Commercial Parts Pro Store 5037

Advance Auto Parts; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales commission based on performance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in Ocala, Florida, is seeking a Commercial Parts Pro to support business growth through customer retention and management of team members. Candidates should have a strong background in automotive systems and sales skills. The role includes supervising the team, maintaining commercial relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of parts. A high school diploma and knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of prior automotive parts experience preferred.
• Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions.
• ASE Certification preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Provide day-to-day supervisory support for Team Members.
• Collaborate with GM on coaching and developmental needs for Team Members.
• 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 met.
• Maintain commercial stocking programs.
• Build and maintain a network of second source suppliers.

Skills

Working knowledge of automotive systems

Strong organizational skills

Friendly communication

Advanced selling skills for commercial customers

Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel)

POS and parts lookup systems

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASE Certification (preferred)

Tools

Parts lookup systems

Inventory systems

Parts lookup systems

Second source sourcing

Job description

Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions on the commercial side of the business. Position is responsible for profitable growth of the commercial business via customer retention and growth. Partners with GM to manage Team Members. Requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, ability to source from multiple places including special order, FDO, second source, etc. Should direct drivers to ensure timely, accurate delivery. 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 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, diagnostic ability (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, divide)
• Use Microsoft Office effectively (Word, Excel)
• 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 general education degree (GED).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

ASE Certification preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands

Employee will predominantly be walking or standing, using hands and fingers, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling. Must lift/move up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally. Vision: close, distance, color, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

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

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

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