Commercial Parts Pro Store 5450

Advance Auto Parts; Moncks Corner (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales commission based on performance

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Moncks Corner is seeking a Commercial Parts Pro to drive profitable growth. This role involves maintaining customer relationships, achieving sales goals, and supervising team members. Candidates should have a strong background in automotive systems and sales experience. A high school diploma and prior experience in automotive parts are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of prior automotive parts experience preferred.
• ASE Certification preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships
• Achieve personal/store sales goals and service objectives
• Collaborate with GM on coaching and developmental needs for team members

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Sales skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Job Description

Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions on the commercial side of the business. The position is responsible for profitable growth of the commercial business via customer retention and growth. Locally it partners with the GM to manage team members and requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, the ability to source parts from multiple channels (special order, FDO, second source, etc.), and the ability to direct drivers to ensure timely and 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 and diagnostic ability (internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronics, 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; 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 (whole numbers, fractions, decimals)
• Use Microsoft Office effectively (Word, Excel required)
• Strong organizational skills
• Understand commercial profitability concepts, 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 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

This role requires walking or standing predominantly, speaking and hearing, using hands and fingers to handle or feel, and reaching with arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed inside the store; occasional outside work and exposure to weather conditions when installing batteries and wiper blades. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. Noise levels are usually moderate.

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

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