Commercial Parts Pro Store 6173

Advance Auto Parts Inc.; Trenton (OH); On-site; USD 22,661 - 24,934; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in Trenton, Ohio, is seeking a professional level sales associate to enhance customer retention and growth in the commercial sector. The ideal candidate will have strong automotive systems knowledge and sales experience, with responsibilities including maintaining customer relationships and collaborating with team members. The role offers a competitive hourly wage between $16.45 and $18.10.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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, supervising daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Provide GAS2 selling experience to commercial customers.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals and service objectives.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Sales skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

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 position is responsible for profitable growth of the commercial business via customer retention and growth. Partners with GM to manage team members. Requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, sourcing from multiple channels including special order, FDO, second source, etc. Directs 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 development 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

• Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability (engine, suspension, brakes, electronics, exhaust, etc.)
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); effective communication and relationship building
• 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, divide in all units of measure)
• Use Microsoft software effectively (Word, Excel required)
• Strong organizational skills
• Understand commercial profitability concepts, competition, market opportunities, and customer prioritization
• Ability to work assorted days, evenings, and weekends as needed

Prior Experience

• Minimum 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, supervising daily tasks, and working together to achieve goals

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Certificates & Licenses

ASE Certification Preferred, but not required

Physical Demands

Predominantly walking or standing, speaking and hearing, using hands and fingers, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling. Frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 100 pounds. Vision: close, distance, color, depth perception, focus adjustment.

Work Environment

Usually inside; occasionally outside exposed to weather. Exposure to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; chemicals; electrical shock; explosives; vibration. Noise level usually moderate.

Compensation

16.45 USD per hour – 18.10 USD per hour

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.