Automotive Parts Pro - DIY Parts Expert & Tech Sales

Advance Auto Parts Inc.; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts Inc. seeks a Retail Parts Pro to support DIY customers with expert knowledge of store systems and automotive parts.

The role emphasizes accurate identification, sourcing, and advanced service for customers, with full‑time hours and responsibilities including opening/closing tasks and maintaining store standards. The candidate should have 3–5 years of automotive parts experience, a valid driver’s license, and ASE certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of automotive parts experience
• Valid driver’s license
• ASE certification preferred, but not required
• Reading and interpreting parts catalogs is helpful

Responsibilities

• Provide GAS2 selling experience for DIY customers
• Achieve personal/store sales goals and service objectives
• Manage DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs
• Ensure high standards of customer service and store appearance
• Key holder responsibilities (opening/closing, safety, task delegation)
• Assist in store inventory processes including back stock and cycle counts

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Reading ability

MS Word

MS Excel

Organizational skills

Shift flexibility

Parts lookup

Diagnostic tools

Selling skills

Tools

POS systems

Parts lookup systems

Job description

Advance Auto Parts Inc. seeks a Retail Parts Pro to support DIY customers with expert knowledge of store systems and automotive parts.

The role emphasizes accurate identification, sourcing, and advanced service for customers, with full‑time hours and responsibilities including opening/closing tasks and maintaining store standards. The candidate should have 3–5 years of automotive parts experience, a valid driver’s license, and ASE certification is preferred but not required.