Retail Parts ProStore 6731

Advance Auto Parts; City of Amsterdam (NY); On-site; EUR 21,764 - 23,935; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Benefits available

Job summary

A leading automotive retail company in Amsterdam is seeking a Retail Parts Pro. This full-time role requires expert knowledge in automotive systems and excellent communication skills, providing exceptional service to DIY customers. Responsibilities include achieving sales goals, managing services such as battery installations, and assisting with store inventory. Candidates must have prior automotive parts experience and strong organizational skills. Competitive hourly wage offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience.
• Fluent in English (Spanish a plus).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety instructions and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide GAS2 selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals.
• Manage DIY services including battery installation and testing.

Skills

Working knowledge of automotive systems

Sales ability

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Valid driver's license

ASE Certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

What is a Retail Parts Pro? Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions of the DIY business. The role has expert knowledge of store systems, advanced automotive system knowledge and part knowledge. It offers advanced identification, trouble‑shooting and project assistance for DIY customers and can source parts from special order, FDO, second source, etc. The role has in‑depth knowledge of the store inventory and maintenance processes. Position is full time.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide GAS2 selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals and service objectives.
• Manage DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.
• Ensure high standards of customer service and store appearance standards.
• Key holder responsibilities (task assignment, safety, open/close duties).

Secondary Responsibilities

• Assist in store inventory processes including truck put‑away, shoot outs, cycle counts, back stock, etc.
• Maintain store cleanliness including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot.
• Provide DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.

Success Factors

• 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.
• Advanced selling skills for DIY.

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, and weekends 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 & Certifications

Must have a valid driver’s license. ASE Certification Preferred, but not required.

Compensation Range

18.15 USD PER HOUR – 19.96 USD PER HOUR

Benefits Information

https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits

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