Commercial Parts Pro Store 6194

Advance Auto Parts; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 22,661 - 24,934; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in the United States is seeking a Commercial Parts Pro. This full-time role entails managing customer relationships and achieving sales goals while supervising team members. Candidates should have a strong automotive knowledge, sales skills, and a high school diploma or GED. Compensation ranges from $16.45 to $18.10 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of prior automotive parts experience preferred.
• Proven sales ability with prior customer interaction.
• Formal or informal experience in team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with commercial customers.
• Achieve personal and store sales goals.
• Provide supervisory support for Team Members.

Skills

Automotive system knowledge

Sales skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic math skills

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.

Position is responsible for profitable growth of the commercial business via customer retention and growth. Partners with GM to manage Team Members. Expert knowledge of automotive system and part knowledge.

Full‑time role capable of sourcing parts from special order, FDO, second source, etc., and directing drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Eligible for sales commission based on performance.

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 including 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

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

The employee will predominantly be walking or standing, using hands and fingers to handle or feel; reaching with hands and arms; climbing or balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. May frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

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

Compensation Range Per Hour

16.45 USD PER HOUR - 18.10 USD PER HOUR

Benefits

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Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail