Commercial Parts Pro Store 3178

Advance Auto Parts; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer is seeking a Commercial Parts Pro in Brunswick, Maine. The role involves maintaining customer relationships, providing a top-notch selling experience, and guiding team members. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of automotive parts experience and strong knowledge of automotive systems. The position is full-time with eligibility for sales commissions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of prior automotive parts experience preferred.
• Proven sales ability with experience in customer transaction fulfillment.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships
• Provide GAS2 selling experience to commercial customers
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of parts

Skills

Friendly communication

Ability to locate and stock parts

Safety knowledge and skills

Parts and automotive system knowledge skills

Advanced selling skills for commercial customers

Multi-tasking and organized

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. The position partners with the GM to manage Team Members. It has expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, and the ability to source from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc. The role directs the drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. The position is full time.

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
• Multi‑tasking and organized

Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a Commercial Parts Pro

• Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability (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
• 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
• 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 employee will predominantly be walking or standing. They must be able to meet physical demands such as lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally. They must also have the vision and sensory abilities described. These demands are representative of those required for the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

The work environment is mainly indoor but occasionally outside. Employees may be exposed to weather conditions and moving mechanical parts, high places, chemicals, electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

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

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