Commercial Parts Pro Store 3807

Advance Auto Parts; Lovell (WY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer seeks a Commercial Parts Pro in Lovell, Wyoming. The role involves managing customer relationships, providing expert automotive knowledge, and achieving sales goals. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferred ASE certification, along with 3 years of automotive parts experience. This full-time position offers a mid-senior level of responsibility with the chance for sales commission.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of automotive parts experience preferred.
• Proven sales ability and fulfillment of customer transactions.
• Formal/informal experience in team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships
• Provide GAS2 selling experience
• Supervise team members
• Collaborate with GM on coaching
• Ensure timely delivery by dispatching drivers

Skills

Customer relationship management

Expert knowledge of automotive systems

Advanced selling skills for commercial customers

Safety knowledge

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASE Certification Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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 GM to manage team members. Requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, sourcing from special order, FDO, second source, etc. Direct drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Full‑time role.

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
• 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 (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 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
• 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 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 perform the essential functions of this job. The employee will predominantly walk or stand, lift and move up to 50 pounds routinely and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Normally working inside; occasionally outside and exposed to weather conditions. May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, high 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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Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail

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