Commercial Parts Pro Store 5216

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sales commission eligibility

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in Bad Axe, Michigan, seeks a professional level sales associate to support its commercial operations. The role involves maintaining customer relationships, managing delivery schedules, and achieving sales goals. Candidates should have strong knowledge of automotive systems and prior sales experience. The position offers a full-time schedule with commission eligibility based on performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in automotive parts preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, Spanish a plus.
• Proven ability to achieve sales goals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow commercial customer relationships.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of products.
• Support Team Members with day-to-day operations.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Sales ability

Customer relationship management

Organizational skills

Communication 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. Position responsible for profitable growth via customer retention and growth. Partners with GM to manage Team Members. Expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts. Sources from special order, FDO, second source. Directs 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.
• 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 special order, FDO, second source.
• Advanced selling skills for commercial customers.
• Ability to multi-task and remain organized.

Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success

• 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; 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, 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.
• Ability to 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

Predominantly walking or standing. Handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Usually working inside, occasionally outside exposed to various weather conditions while performing tasks such as installing batteries and wiper blades. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; vibration. Noise level usually moderate.

Compensation

Eligible for sales commission based on individual or store performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.