Commercial Parts Pro Store 5319

Advance Auto Parts; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales commission based on performance

Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer in Pascagoula is seeking a Commercial Parts Pro to oversee commercial sales and customer relations. This full-time role requires at least three years of automotive experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in automotive systems. The position offers competitive commission on sales performance and entails supervising team members while maintaining customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of prior automotive parts experience preferred.
• Able to effectively communicate and build strong relationships.
• Valid ASE Certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Provide supervisory support for Team Members.
• Collaborate with GM for team growth.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Sales skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Basic math

Team leadership

Parts lookup systems

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. It partners with the GM to manage team members and requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts. The position requires sourcing from various channels, directing drivers, and ensuring timely and accurate delivery. This is a full‑time, professional level 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
• 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 (interior engine, suspension, brakes, electronics, exhaust, etc.)
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals
• 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 in all units of measure
• Use Microsoft software effectively (Word, Excel required)
• Strong organizational skills
• Understand commercial profitability concepts, including 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 employee will predominantly be walking or standing. Required abilities include talking, hearing, using hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift or move up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment

The work environment is usually inside but occasionally outside and exposed to various weather conditions. Employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, vibration, and moderate noise.

Commission

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

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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.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail