Joaquin Vega
About Joaquin Vega
Joaquin Vega is the General Manager at Advance Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in retail management and has previously held positions at companies such as AutoZone and U.S. Cellular, achieving significant sales growth and team development throughout his career.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Joaquin Vega has been serving as the General Manager at Advance Auto Parts since 2017 in the Greater Milwaukee Area. In this role, he has managed multiple departments, including inventory HUB, Retail, Professional Sales, and Corporate operations. He has established workflows and duties that align with the company's growth strategies and cultural beliefs. Previously, he held the same position at Advance Auto Parts from 2016 to 2017, where he opened the largest store in Wisconsin and led a team that achieved 290% sales growth above target.
Previous Experience in Retail Management
Before his tenure at Advance Auto Parts, Joaquin Vega worked at AutoZone as a Sales Manager from 2006 to 2008. He also held the position of District Manager at Cricket Communications from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, he served as Store Operations Manager at CARQUEST from 2011 to 2013 and as Retail Store Manager at Wireless Vision, LLC from 2013 to 2015. His diverse experience in retail management has contributed to his expertise in leading teams and driving sales performance.
Educational Background
Joaquin Vega studied at Waukesha County Technical College, where he pursued coursework in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from 2004 to 2006. He later returned to the same institution to earn an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice/Police Science from 2021 to 2023. This educational background has provided him with a foundation in both business management and criminal justice.
Team Development and Leadership
In his role at Advance Auto Parts, Joaquin Vega has developed a team of 27 members to exceed company expectations. His leadership style focuses on establishing clear workflows and aligning team duties with the company's strategic goals. This approach has been instrumental in fostering a productive work environment and achieving significant sales growth.