Commercial Parts Pro Store 6425

Advance Auto Parts; Fountain (CO); On-site; USD 25,003 - 27,496; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts provider in Colorado is seeking a Commercial Parts Pro to support growth in the commercial side of business. The role requires expert knowledge of automotive systems, sales skills, and the ability to maintain customer relationships. Candidates should have at least 3 years of automotive experience and be capable of supervising team members. Competitive hourly compensation of $18.15 to $19.96 is offered, along with commission potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of automotive parts experience preferred.
• Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Automotive system knowledge

Sales skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic math skills

Diagnostic ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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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, and partners with GM to manage Team Members. The role requires expert knowledge of automotive system and part knowledge, ability to source parts from a variety of providers, and to direct drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Position is 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 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
• 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 all 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 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, must be able to talk and hear, use hands and fingers, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Vision: close, distance, color, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Typically inside, occasionally outside, exposed to weather, moving mechanical parts, high places, chemicals, electrical shock, vibration; noise level moderate.

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

Compensation Range

18.15 USD PER HOUR - 19.96 USD PER HOUR

Benefits Information

https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits

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