A leading US automotive aftermarket parts retailer for professionals and DIY customers.
advanceautoparts.comPresident & CEO
Shane O'Kelly
Board Chair
Eugene I. Lee, Jr.
CFO
Ryan Grimsland
Founded
1932
Employees
~54,000Industry
Automotive Retail & Parts
Revenue (FY2025)
US$8.6 Bn
Stores
4,300+
Listed on
NYSE: AAP
Website
advanceautoparts.comAdvance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading American automotive aftermarket parts provider headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving both professional installers and do-it-yourself (DIY) customers. It was founded on 29 April 1932 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AAP.
The company operates over 4,300 company-run stores across the United States (plus Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) under the Advance Auto Parts and Carquest banners, alongside hundreds of independently owned Carquest locations, and owns brands including DieHard batteries. In fiscal year 2025 it reported roughly US$8.6 billion in revenue with about 54,000 employees, and is led by President and CEO Shane O'Kelly.
Advance Auto Parts is fundamentally a US retailer with no India retail presence, but it operates a Global Capability Center ('Advance India') in Hyderabad, established in 2019, that supports technology, finance and marketing functions. Because the business is US-based, the salary and open-role data on this page reflect United States figures.
President & Chief Executive Officer
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Independent Board Chair
SVP & Chief Technology Officer
Interview experience
Favorable
Interview difficulty
Easy
Interview process length
About a day or two
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Q: Can you tell us about yourself?
A: Give a concise summary of your relevant experience, strengths and why you're a fit for a customer-facing parts role.
Q: Why do you want to work at Advance Auto Parts?
A: Show genuine interest in the company and the role - helping customers, an interest in cars/parts, and growth opportunities.
Q: How do you feel about standing on your feet for long periods?
A: Reassure them you're comfortable with the physical demands of a retail/store role.
Q: What hours can you work?
A: Be honest and as flexible as you can - retail needs evenings, weekends and holidays.
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$112,371/yr
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$58,638/yr
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$55,950/yr
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$46,008/yr
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May 21, 2026
Advance Auto Parts reports Q1 2026 results and reaffirms full-year guidance
AAP posted Q1 2026 comparable-sales growth of 3.5% - its strongest in five years - on net sales of $2.6 billion, with adjusted operating margin expanding 410 bps to 3.8%, and reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance.
#Results #Turnaround
View postMarch 24, 2026
Advance Auto Parts buys North Augusta property for a new market hub
AAP purchased a North Augusta property for about $4 million for a new 'market hub' - one of 10-15 planned for 2026 (targeting 60 by end of 2027). Market hubs carry roughly 75,000-85,000 SKUs versus 20,000-25,000 at typical stores.
#MarketHub #Expansion
View postJanuary 23, 2026
CEO Shane O'Kelly appointed to Stanley Black & Decker board
Stanley Black & Decker appointed Advance Auto Parts President and CEO Shane M. O'Kelly to its board of directors, effective 23 January 2026, while AAP separately named Richard 'Dick' A. Johnson as an independent director.
#Leadership #Board
View postMarch 26, 2025
Advance Auto Parts opens new stores after completing its US retail optimization
The company completed the closure of roughly 500 corporate-owned stores, about 200 independent locations, and four West Coast distribution centers ahead of schedule, and announced plans to open new standard stores and expand its larger market-hub format.
#Restructuring #Stores
View postNovember 4, 2024
Advance Auto Parts completes sale of Worldpac to Carlyle for $1.5 billion
AAP closed the divestiture of its Worldpac business to investment firm Carlyle for $1.5 billion, generating an estimated $1.2 billion in net after-tax proceeds and sharpening focus on its core blended-box retail model.
#Divestiture #Worldpac
View postAdvance Auto Parts is a leading US automotive aftermarket parts retailer, selling parts, batteries and accessories to both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers through its Advance Auto Parts and Carquest stores.
