Commercial Parts Pro Store 6294

Advance Auto Parts; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer is seeking a Commercial Parts Pro to manage customer relationships and oversee a team. Responsibilities include achieving sales goals, supporting team members, and maintaining an organized stock system. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably 3 years of automotive parts experience. Strong communication and sales skills are essential, along with a working knowledge of automotive systems. This role offers a full-time position with commission eligibility based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of automotive parts experience preferred.
• Proven sales ability and leading teams experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and peers.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Working knowledge of automotive systems

Friendly communication

Safety knowledge and skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to multi-task and remain organized

Advanced selling skills for commercial customers

Microsoft software proficiency

Ability to read and interpret documents

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 and oversees sourcing and delivery. Full‑time.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships
• Provide GAS2 selling experience for 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
• 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 (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, 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, divide in units of measure)
• 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 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 physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Standing or walking predominant; may lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally. Requires vision, hearing, hand use. Physically active job.

Work Environment

The work environment is usually indoors but occasional exposure to weather. Employees may install batteries, wiper blades, etc. Includes exposure to moving mechanical parts, chemicals, electrical shock, vibration. Noise 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.