Commercial Parts Pro Store 6339

Advance Auto Parts; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in Jeffersonville is seeking a Commercial Parts Pro to enhance customer relationships and achieve sales goals. You will supervise team members and ensure professional service delivery while leveraging your extensive automotive knowledge. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of automotive parts experience and strong sales abilities. The position offers opportunities for commissions based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of prior automotive parts experience preferred.
• Proven sales ability with experience in customer transactions.
• Strong knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals and service objectives.
• Supervise Team Members and provide coaching.

Skills

Automotive system knowledge

Sales skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Commercial Parts Pro - Professional Level Sales Position

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 possesses expert knowledge of automotive system and part knowledge.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships
• Provide GAS2 selling experience 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

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: Employee will predominantly be walking or standing, required to handle items, lift up to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Specific vision and other physical requirements described above.

Work Environment: Mostly inside, occasionally outside with exposure to various weather conditions and mechanical hazards. Moderate noise level.

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.