Commercial Parts Pro Store 2037

Advance Auto Parts; Wauconda (IL); On-site; USD 25,003 - 27,496; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Sales commission eligibility

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in Wauconda, IL is looking to hire a sales associate. This role is focused on maintaining strong customer relationships while achieving sales goals. Candidates should have knowledge of automotive systems and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay and is eligible for sales commission based on performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of automotive parts experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English (Spanish a plus).
• Experience leading teams and achieving sales goals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Provide support and training to team members.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Sales skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

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 growth, partnering with the General Manager to manage team members. The position requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, sourcing from specialized channels, and directing drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. This is a full‑time role.

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
• 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
• Multi‑tasking and organizational skills

Essential Job Skills

• Working knowledge of automotive systems, 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
• 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
• Use Microsoft Word and Excel effectively
• Strong organizational skills
• Understand Commercial profitability concepts and pricing strategies
• Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed

Prior Experience

• Minimum 3 years of automotive parts experience preferred
• Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions
• Experience leading teams, 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; requires lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally; other physical tasks listed.

Work Environment

Mostly indoors, occasionally outdoors with exposure to weather, chemicals, and vibration. Moderate noise level.

Compensation

18.15 USD PER HOUR – 19.96 USD PER HOUR

Benefits

For full benefits information visit https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits

Commission Eligibility

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

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