Commercial Parts Pro Store 3817

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sales commission eligibility

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in Machias, Maine is seeking a dedicated sales professional to manage commercial customer relationships and ensure profitable growth. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of automotive experience and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This full-time position includes responsibilities such as supervising team members and collaborating with management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of prior automotive parts experience preferred.
• Proven sales ability with past experience fulfilling customer transactions.
• Formal or informal experience leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Provide day‑to‑day supervisory support for Team Members.
• Collaborate with GM on coaching and development.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Sales ability

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Diagnostic ability

Customer relationship management

Parts sourcing 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 role is responsible for profitable growth of the commercial business via customer retention and growth. Partners with the GM to manage Team Members. Requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, sourcing from multiple channels, and directing drivers to ensure 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 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 multiple channels, including special order, FDO, second source
• Advanced selling skills for commercial customers
• Ability to multi‑task and remain organized

Effective communication, listening, and problem‑solving skills.

Essential Job Skills

• 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 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
• 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

A minimum of 3 years of prior automotive parts experience preferred.

Proven sales ability with past experience fulfilling customer transactions.

Formal or informal experience leading teams, 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

Predominantly walking or standing; must be able to talk and hear; use hands and fingers; lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Usually working inside; occasionally outside and exposed to weather conditions. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high or precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. Noise level usually moderate.

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

We’re 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.