Commercial Parts Pro Store 2670

Advance Auto Parts Inc.; Radford (VA); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading automotive parts supplier is seeking a Commercial Parts Pro in Radford, Virginia. The role involves managing customer relationships, achieving sales goals, and leading team members. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of automotive parts experience and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers opportunities for sales commission based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of automotive parts experience preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsabilités

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals.
• Provide day-to-day support for team members.

Connaissances

Automotive systems knowledge

Sales ability

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Basic math skills

Safety knowledge

Microsoft Office software proficiency

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

POS systems

Parts lookup systems

Inventory systems

Description du poste

Job Description

Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions on the commercial side of the business. Responsible for profitable growth of the commercial business via customer retention and growth. Partners with the GM to manage team members. Requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts. Must be able to source from multiple channels including special order, FDO, second source, etc. Directs drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Full‑time position. Position is eligible for sales commission based on individual or store performance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships
• Provide GAS2 selling experience for 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 (engine, suspension, brakes, electronic, exhaust, etc.)
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships 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 and work environment are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Duties include walking or standing primarily; talking, hearing, using hands and fingers; reach, climb, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 100 pounds. Vision abilities required: close, distance, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment includes working inside and occasionally outdoors, exposed to weather conditions while installing batteries and wiper blades. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, high places, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. Noise level usually moderate.

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.