Commercial Parts Pro Store 6113

Advance Auto Parts; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in Atlanta seeks a Commercial Parts Pro to support sales functions, enhance customer relationships, and manage team members effectively. Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least 3 years of automotive parts experience, and strong organizational and communication skills. The role involves daily interaction with commercial customers and dispatching drivers while achieving sales goals. A competitive commission structure based on sales performance is included.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 3 years of prior automotive parts experience.
• Proven ability in sales and customer transactions.
• Must be able to communicate in English; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Provide GAS2 selling experience to commercial customers.
• Distribute tasks and supervise Team Members.
• 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 met.
• Maintain commercial stocking programs and supplier network.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Customer relationship management

Sales skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Microsoft Excel

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. Partners with the GM to manage Team Members. Requires expert automotive system and part knowledge, ability to source from multiple suppliers, and to direct drivers for timely delivery. Full‑time position.

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 to include: 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 (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

Predominantly walking or standing; must be able to talk, hear and use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Includes vision requirements such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

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

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

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.