Sales Pro - Store 6491

Carquest-Auto-Parts

North Bay

On-site

CAD 24,000 - 28,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

RRSP with employer contributions

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts in North Bay seeks a Retail Parts Pro with strong DIY knowledge to provide advanced problem resolution and expert parts guidance. You will source parts from multiple channels and maintain inventory, while upholding safety and store standards.

The role requires 3-5 years in automotive parts with sales experience; ASE certification is a plus, with flexibility for days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; ASE preferred but not mandatory.
3-5 years in automotive parts with sales experience.
Fluent English; Spanish a plus; effective communication with customers and peers.
Ability to read safety and parts catalogs and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

Deliver best-in-class customer service and DIY issue resolution.
Sell GAS3 to DIY customers via in-store, online, and phone channels.
Meet personal/store sales goals and service objectives.
Manage DIY services such as testing, battery installs, and wiper installs.
Maintain store appearance and safety alongside key holder duties.

Skills

GAS3 selling

Customer service

Parts lookup

Inventory management

Diagnostics equipment

Safety knowledge

ASE knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASE certification preferred

Tools

POS systems

Parts lookup systems

Inventory management software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Advanced level DIY sales position with expert knowledge of DIY business. The role has expert knowledge of store operations, advanced automotive system knowledge and parts knowledge. This role is responsible for providing advanced automotive problem resolution including identification, trouble shooting and project assistance for DIY customers. The role has the ability to source from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc. The role has in-depth knowledge of the store inventory and maintenance processes. Fleet safety is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

Best in class customer service and DIY issue resolution
Provide GAS3 selling experience for all DIY customers including walk-in, on-line orders and phone
Achieve personal / store sales goals and service objectives
Manage DIY services including testing, battery installation, wiper installs, etc.
Ensure high standards of customer service and store appearance standards
Key holder responsibilities (task assignment and completion, safety, open/close duties)

Secondary Responsibilities

Assist in store inventory processes including POGs, truck put away, shoot outs, cycle counts, back stock, etc.
Back Up to Professional services
Store Cleanliness including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot

Success Factors

Advanced selling skills (GAS3) for DIY
Friendly communication
Ability to locate and stock parts
Safety knowledge and skills
Operating inventory systems and store equipment
Parts and automotive system knowledge skills
Operating POS and Parts lookup systems
Expert at testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services
ASE P2 certified or ASE ready equivalent
Advanced solution, project and product quality recommendation ability
Advanced parts lookup and sourcing

Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a Retail Parts Pro

Working knowledge of automotive systems, and diagnostic ability to include: internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronic, exhaust, etc.
Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers and management
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals; ability to write simple correspondence
Understand and execute instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Successfully complete the Parts Knowledge Assessment
Use basic math accurately: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Use Microsoft software effectively (Word, Excel required)
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

Prior Experience that Sets a Retail Parts Pro up for Success

3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience
Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
ASE certification preferred, but not required

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will predominantly be walking or standing. The employee is required to be able to talk and hear, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually working inside; however, they will occasionally be outside and exposed to various weather conditions while performing such tasks as installing batteries and wiper blades. The employee is also occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: The range of expected compensation for this role is between 17.60 CAD and 20.15 CAD per hour for a new team member. The rate offered to a successful candidate depends on multiple factors, including geographic location, experience in retail, automotive knowledge, education, leadership roles, and other skillsets ideal for this position and shift differential (if applicable).

Benefits

Advance Auto Parts offers a comprehensive health and wellness benefits program to improve the way of life for our Team Members and those who mean the most to them: their families.
Please review some of our benefit highlights!
Opportunity to work for one of the largest after-market auto parts provider in North America
Visibility to career growth opportunities across the entire Advance Auto Parts organization
Unlock earning potential with monthly or annual performance bonuses—eligibility varies by role.
Access to a robust online training system for personal or leadership development
A rewarding organizational culture through our team member recognition program
Group health, dental, disability and life insurance coverage
Employee discounts
Financial benefits including group RRSP with employer contribution and discounted stock purchase plans for all permanent team members

Please be advised that this job posting is for a newly created position and is not for an existing vacancy.