Gaige Gay

Results-driven retail and sales leader with over eight years of progressive experience at Advance Auto Parts, advancing from delivery driver to General Manager III of the district's highest-volume store and next in line for District Manager. Proven track record of driving revenue growth, building strong customer relationships, and leading teams of up to 21 employees. Skilled in consultative sales, inventory and operations management, and team development.

Brings additional leadership experience from managing pharmacy operations, along with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, reflecting strong attention to detail and customer service. Seeking to bring a proven sales and leadership track record to a Sales Advisor role at Robert Hutson Ford.

General Manager III - Advance Auto Parts - Moultrie, GA

(2024-09 - 2026-01)

Promoted to lead the district's highest-volume store, generating approximately $3 million in annual sales and averaging 10,000 in daily transaction volume.

• Directed a team of 21 employees, overseeing hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Recognized with company stock rewards for outstanding store performance and leadership.
• Held full P&L accountability, driving sales strategy, inventory control, and customer service standards for the store.

General Manager I - Advance Auto Parts - Sylvester, GA

(2024-02 - 2024-09)

Managed daily store operations and led a team of 10 employees.

• Guided the store to win the District Award for Best Overall Store.
• Built a strong sales culture through coaching, accountability, and hands-on floor leadership.

Pharmacist / Pharmacy Manager - CVS Pharmacy - Moultrie, GA

(2022-01 - 2024-02)

Managed all daily pharmacy operations, including staff supervision, scheduling, and workflow management.

• Delivered high-touch customer service in a fast-paced, detail-critical environment.
• Oversaw inventory management, regulatory compliance, and quality control processes.

Commercial Parts Pro - Advance Auto Parts - Moultrie, GA

(2020-01 - 2022-01)

Managed and grew relationships with commercial accounts, increasing commercial sales more than 60% year-over-year.

• Logged and tracked sales calls and account activity using Workday and Salesforce.
• Maintained a steady, relationship-focused sales schedule with repeat commercial customers.

Retail Parts Pro - Advance Auto Parts - Cairo, GA

(2017-08 - 2019-12)

Managed the front sales floor, including building and maintaining store planograms, and supervised front-room team members.

• Learned and executed store opening and closing procedures.
• Completed sales transactions and provided customer service via the POS system.

Delivery Driver - Advance Auto Parts - Auburn, AL

(2015-08 - 2017-07)

Delivered parts to commercial and retail customers while managing backstock, inventory, and POS sales transactions.

• Maintained delivery driver certification throughout entire career with Advance Auto Parts.

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy - Auburn University