Commercial Parts Pro Store 3367

Advance Auto Parts; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales commission eligibility

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer seeks a Commercial Parts Pro in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This full-time role involves maintaining customer relationships, achieving sales goals, and providing team support. Ideal candidates will have automotive knowledge and prior sales experience. Successful candidates will work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for commission based on performance.

Qualifications

• 3 years of prior automotive parts experience preferred.
• Ability to speak and write English (Spanish a plus).
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals.
• Collaborate with GM on coaching for Team Members.
• Dispatch drivers to ensure delivery standards.
• Maintain core bank and commercial returns.
• Dispatch drivers ensuring delivery standards are achieved.
• Maintain commercial stocking programs.
• Build and maintain a network of second-source suppliers.
• Maintain core bank and commercial returns.
• Partner with GM to ensure proper driver coverage.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Customer communication

Organizational skills

Advanced selling skills

Basic math skills

Microsoft Office

Ability to multi-task

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Inventory systems

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, partners with GM to manage Team Members, has expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, sources from multiple suppliers, and ensures timely and accurate delivery. 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 development 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 & 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
• Deliver via multiple sourcing channels
• 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 diagnostics (engine, suspension, brakes, electronics, exhaust, etc.)
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus) and communicate effectively 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 in written, oral or diagram form
• Successfully complete the Parts Knowledge Assessment
• Use basic math accurately: add, subtract, multiply, divide across units, using whole numbers, fractions, decimals
• Use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) effectively
• Strong organizational skills
• Understand commercial profitability concepts, including competition, market opportunities and customer prioritization; may work with Commercial Account Manager on pricing discounts
• Work various 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

Position requires predominantly walking or standing, ability to talk and hear, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Typical work inside, occasional outside in various weather. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical shock, explosives, vibration, moderate noise levels.

Commission

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

Equal Opportunity Employment

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