Commercial Parts Pro Store 3244

Advance Auto Parts

Cedar Springs (MI)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer in Cedar Springs, Michigan is seeking a skilled Commercial Parts Pro. This full-time role involves managing team members and maintaining relationships with commercial customers to drive business growth. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of automotive systems, sales skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. Strong organizational capabilities and a minimum of 3 years of automotive parts experience are required. The position offers a commission based on performance.

Qualifications

3+ years of automotive parts experience preferred.
Ability to lead teams and supervise daily tasks.
Strong knowledge of inventory systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain commercial customer relationships.
Dispatch drivers ensuring delivery standards.
Collaborate with GM on coaching Team Members.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Sales skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving 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 position is responsible for profitable growth of the commercial business via customer retention and growth. It partners with the GM to manage team members. The role requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, including sourcing from various suppliers and directing drivers to ensure timely delivery. The position is full‑time.

Primary Responsibilities

Maintain commercial customer relationships
Provide GAS2 selling experience 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
Ability to source from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc.
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 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
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals; ability to 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 described here 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will predominantly be walking or standing. The employee 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 inside; occasionally outside and exposed to weather conditions while performing tasks such as installing batteries and wiper blades. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, high places, toxic chemicals, electrical shock, explosives, vibration, and moderate noise levels.

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

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