Commercial Parts Pro Store 1015

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

Job summary

A leading automotive retail company in Findlay, Ohio is seeking a Mid-Senior level sales professional. This full-time role focuses on driving commercial business growth through strong customer relationships and management of sales teams. Candidates should possess a good knowledge of automotive systems and display exceptional sales capabilities. Competitive compensation of $16.45 - $18.10 per hour, plus commission opportunities, is offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of automotive parts experience preferred.
• Proven sales ability with past experience in customer transactions.
• ASE Certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Provide GAS2 selling experience to commercial customers.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals and service objectives.

Skills

Knowledge of automotive systems

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Sales skills

Customer relationship management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions on the commercial side of the business. Position is responsible for profitable growth of the commercial business through customer retention and growth. Partners with GM to manage team members. Requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, the ability to source items from special order, FDO, second sources, etc., and to direct drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Position is full time.

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

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

Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success

• Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability (engine, suspension, brakes, electronics, exhaust, etc.)
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers, and management
• 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, divide in all units of measure)
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel effectively
• Strong organizational skills
• Understand commercial profitability concepts, including competition, market opportunities, and customer prioritization
• Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed

Prior Experience

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

Predominantly walking or standing. Must talk, hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 100 pounds. Vision: close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Usually worked inside; occasionally outside and exposed to weather while installing batteries and wiper blades. Exposure to moving mechanical parts; high or precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; vibration. Noise usually moderate.

Compensation Range

16.45 USD per hour - 18.10 USD per hour.

Benefits Information

Benefits details available at https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits

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Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Sales and Business Development

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail

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