Commercial Parts Pro Store 5672

Advance Auto Parts; Big Stone Gap (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for sales commission

Work in a team environment

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in Virginia is seeking a Commercial Parts Pro to enhance customer relationships and drive sales. This full-time position requires extensive knowledge of automotive systems and a proactive approach in managing commercial accounts. Ideal candidates will have prior automotive experience, sales skills, and the ability to supervise team members effectively. Competitive compensation, including commission, is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of prior automotive parts experience preferred.
• Able to speak and write English; Spanish a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and instructions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Knowledge of automotive systems

Friendly communication

Organizational skills

Sales skills for commercial customers

Multitasking ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

POS systems

Job description

Job Description

Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions on the commercial side of the business. Responsible for profitable growth via customer retention and growth, partnering with the GM to manage Team Members. Requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, ability to source from multiple channels, and direct drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Full-time 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.
• 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 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.
• 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 Necessary for Success as a Commercial Parts Pro

• Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability (engine, suspension, brakes, electronics, exhaust, etc.).
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively with customers, peers and management.
• Read and interpret documents (safety rules, operating instructions, parts catalogs, procedure manuals); write simple correspondence.
• Understand and execute written, oral, or diagram instructions.
• Successfully complete the Parts Knowledge Assessment.
• Use basic math accurately.
• Use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understand commercial profitability concepts, including competition, market opportunities and customer prioritization.
• Work assorted 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 is preferred.

Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions.

Formal or informal experience leading teams, 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

• Predominantly walking or standing.
• Use hands & fingers, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl.
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs, occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Requirements for vision, hearing, speech, hand‑movement.

Work Environment

Mostly indoor work with occasional outdoor exposure to weather. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, high locations, chemicals, electrical shock, explosives, vibration. Noise level usually moderate.

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

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