Commercial Parts Pro Store 6510

Advance Auto Parts; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales commission eligibility

Equal Opportunity Employment

Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer is seeking a Commercial Parts Pro to enhance customer relationships and drive sales growth. Responsibilities include providing expert selling support, managing inventory and deliveries, and collaborating with team members. Candidates should have a strong automotive background, effective communication skills, and a high school diploma. This full-time role offers commission potential based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of automotive parts experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English; Spanish is a plus.
• Expected to complete Parts Knowledge Assessment successfully.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Provide GAS2 selling experience for commercial customers.
• Dispatch drivers ensuring delivery standards are achieved.

Skills

Automotive parts knowledge

Sales skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic math skills

Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory systems

POS systems

Job description

Job Description

Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions on the commercial side of the business. The role is responsible for profitable growth of the commercial business via customer retention and growth, partnering with GM to manage Team Members, and leveraging expert automotive system and part knowledge to source from various channels including special order, FDO, and second source. The role directs drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. This is a full‑time position.

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 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 (engine, suspension, brakes, electronics, exhaust, etc.)
• English language proficiency (Spanish a plus); effective communication with customers, peers, and management
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals; ability to write simple correspondence
• Understanding and execution of instructions given 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
• Use Microsoft software effectively (Word, Excel required)
• Strong organizational skills
• Understand commercial profitability concepts, including market opportunities and customer prioritization
• Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed

Prior Experience That Sets a Commercial Parts Pro Up for Success

• Minimum of 3 years of 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 achieving team 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, and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The employee usually works inside, occasionally outside under varying weather conditions. Tasks include installing batteries and wiper blades, and exposure to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, vibration, and moderate noise levels.

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 on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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