Commercial Parts Pro Store 1003

Advance Auto Parts Inc.; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 22,661 - 24,934; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer is seeking a Commercial Parts Pro to drive profitable growth through customer relationships and effective team management. The role requires expertise in automotive systems, strong sales skills, and the ability to multi-task effectively. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in automotive parts. This full-time position offers competitive pay between $16.45 and $18.10 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of automotive parts experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (Spanish is a plus).
• Successful completion of Parts Knowledge Assessment required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals and manage team.
• Dispatch drivers ensuring delivery standards.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Sales skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions on the commercial side of the business. The role is responsible for profitable growth of the commercial business through customer retention and expansion, and partners with the GM to manage team members. The ideal candidate has expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, can source from multiple channels (special order, FDO, second source, etc.), and directs drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. This is a full‑time position.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships
• Provide GAS2 selling experience to commercial customers
• Achieve personal/store sales goals and service objectives
• Provide day‑to‑day supervisory support for Team Members
• Collaborate with GM on coaching and developmental needs for Team Members
• Dispatch drivers ensuring delivery standards are achieved
• Maintain commercial stocking programs
• Build and maintain a network of second source suppliers

Secondary Responsibilities

• Maintain core bank and commercial returns
• Maintain commercial credit accounts
• Partner with GM to ensure proper driver coverage

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
• ASE P2 certified or ASE ready equivalent
• Advanced solution, project, and product quality recommendation ability
• Advanced selling skills for commercial customers
• Ability to multi‑task and remain organized
• Effective communication, listening, and problem‑solving skills

Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a Commercial Parts Pro

• Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability (internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronics, exhaust, etc.)
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively with customers, peers, and management
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals; 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
• Understand commercial profitability concepts, including knowledge of competition, market opportunities, and customer prioritization (may work with the Commercial Account Manager to determine pricing discounts for specific commercial customers)
• Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed

Prior Experience that Sets a Commercial Parts Pro Up for Success

A minimum of 3 years of prior automotive parts experience preferred.

Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions.

Formal or informal experience leading teams, including supervising daily tasks and working together to achieve goals.

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

ASE Certification preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this job include walking or standing for long periods, talking, hearing, using hands and fingers to handle or feel items, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. 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 include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This position is mostly performed indoors; however, the employee may occasionally be outside and exposed to various weather conditions while installing batteries and wiper blades. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration may occur. The noise level is usually moderate.

Compensation Range

16.45 USD per hour – 18.10 USD per hour.

Benefits Information

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

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Position Commission Information

Position is eligible for sales commission based on individual or store performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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, basis of disability, or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level.

Employment Type

Full-time.

Job Function

Sales and Business Development.

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail.

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