Automotive Parts Specialist & DIY Expert

Advance Auto Parts; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts in Gainesville, VA is seeking a Retail Parts Pro to support advanced DIY sales and expertise with store systems and automotive parts knowledge.

You will assist DIY customers, perform services like battery installation and testing, and manage inventory while meeting sales goals and maintaining store standards. The role requires clear communication, and comfortable reading safety guides and parts catalogs. ASE certification preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret documents such as safety rules and manuals.
• Strong English communication; Spanish a plus.
• Able to read parts catalogs and write simple correspondence.
• Read and follow instructions in written or diagram form.
• Use basic math for measurements and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate selling experience for DIY customers in person and by phone.
• Achieve personal / store sales goals and service objectives.
• Manage DIY services such as battery installation and wiper installs.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and store appearance.
• Fulfill key holder duties including opening/closing tasks.
• Assist in inventory: cycle counts, back stock, and truck put away.
• Provide DIY services including battery testing and installation.
• Operate POS and perform parts lookup tasks.

Skills

Friendly communication

Locate and stock parts

Safety knowledge

Inventory systems

Parts and automotive knowledge

POS and parts lookup systems

DIY diagnostic equipment

Sourcing and troubleshooting

Selling skills for DIY

Microsoft Word / Excel

Education

ASE Certification Preferred

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Advance Auto Parts in Gainesville, VA is seeking a Retail Parts Pro to support advanced DIY sales and expertise with store systems and automotive parts knowledge.

You will assist DIY customers, perform services like battery installation and testing, and manage inventory while meeting sales goals and maintaining store standards. The role requires clear communication, and comfortable reading safety guides and parts catalogs. ASE certification preferred but not required.