Commercial Parts Pro Store 2123

Advance Auto Parts

Pennington Gap (VA)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sales commission based on performance

Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer is seeking a Commercial Parts Pro in Pennington Gap, VA. The role requires retail sales experience and extensive automotive systems knowledge. You will maintain commercial relationships and achieve sales goals while supporting Team Members. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and sales commissions based on performance.

Qualifications

3+ years experience in automotive parts preferred.
Proven sales ability with customer transaction fulfillment.
Leadership experience in team settings is valuable.

Responsibilities

Maintain commercial customer relationships.
Achieve personal/store sales goals.
Provide supervisory support for Team Members.
Collaborate with GM to coach Team Members.
Ensure timely delivery of parts.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Sales ability

Friendly communication

Organizational skills

Working with Microsoft software

Interpretation of documents

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 via customer retention and growth. It partners with the GM to manage Team Members and requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts. The role can source parts from a variety of suppliers, including special order, FDO, and second source, and can direct 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

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 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, 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)
Work assorted 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 employee will predominantly be walking or standing. They must be able to talk and hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. They 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

The work environment is usually indoor, but the employee will occasionally be outside and exposed to various weather conditions while performing tasks such as installing batteries and wiper blades. The employee is also occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. The noise level is usually moderate.

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

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