Commercial Parts Pro Store 3475

Advance Auto Parts; Fenton (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales commission based on performance

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in Michigan is seeking a Commercial Parts Pro to enhance customer relationships and drive profitable growth. This role requires expertise in automotive systems, sales ability, and the capacity to manage a team effectively. Candidates should possess a solid background in automotive parts and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills. This full-time position offers a sales commission based on individual performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of prior automotive parts experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, Spanish a plus.
• Strong understanding of commercial profitability concepts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Support team members and manage daily tasks.
• Achieve personal and store sales goals.

Skills

Knowledge of automotive systems

Customer communication

Sales skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Word proficiency

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

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 through customer retention and growth. Partners with the GM to manage team members. Requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, sourcing from special orders, FDO, second‑source, etc., and the ability to direct drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. 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 the 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 the 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

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 an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed

Prior Experience that Sets a Commercial Parts Pro Up for Success

• 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 of this job include predominantly walking or standing. The employee is required to talk, hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment is typically inside a store; occasionally outside and exposed to various weather conditions while installing batteries and wiper blades. Employees are occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of 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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