Commercial Parts Pro Store 5178

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

Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer is seeking a Professional Sales Associate in Indiana to drive profitable commercial growth. The ideal candidate will maintain customer relationships, supervise team members, and provide expert automotive knowledge. A high school diploma and experience in automotive parts are required, along with strong sales and organizational skills. The position offers commission based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of automotive parts experience preferred.
• Speak and write English fluently; Spanish is a plus.
• Must have knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals.
• Provide day-to-day supervisory support for team members.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Sales skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Basic math

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Professional sales position responsible for profitable growth of the commercial business through customer retention and expansion. The role partners with the GM to manage and coach team members, while drawing on expert automotive system and parts knowledge to source and direct delivery operations.

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 met
• 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
• Advanced selling skills for commercial customers
• Ability to multi‑task and remain organized

Essential Job Skills

• Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability (engine, suspension, brakes, electronics, exhaust, etc.)
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus)
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals
• Understand and execute written, oral, or diagram instructions
• Successfully complete the Parts Knowledge Assessment
• Use basic math accurately (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) effectively
• Strong organizational skills
• Understand commercial profitability concepts, including competition, market opportunities, and customer prioritization
• Work various days, evenings, and weekends as needed

Prior Experience

• Minimum 3 years of automotive parts experience preferred
• Proven sales ability with experience in fulfillment of customer transactions
• Formal or informal experience leading teams, supervising daily tasks, and achieving goals together

Education

High school diploma or GED required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

ASE certification preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

Predominantly walking or standing; ability to talk, hear, and use hands; fit to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally. Requires close, distance, color, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Primarily inside, occasionally outside exposed to weather; may encounter moving parts, high or precarious places, chemicals, 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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