Commercial Parts Pro Store 6725

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

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, is seeking a Commercial Parts Pro to support the growth of the commercial business. The role involves maintaining customer relationships, achieving sales goals, and providing supervisory support to team members. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of automotive parts experience, excellent communication skills, and a high school diploma. This full-time position offers eligibility for sales commission based on performance.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability.
• Speak and write English; Spanish a plus.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules and parts catalogs.
• Successfully complete the Parts Knowledge Assessment.
• Use basic math accurately.
• Understand commercial profitability concepts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Achieve sales goals and service objectives.
• Dispatch drivers for deliveries.
• Collaborate with the GM on team coaching.
• Maintain core bank and commercial returns.

Skills

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

Advanced selling skills for commercial customers

Ability to multi-task and remain organized

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, 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. Position partners with the GM to manage team members. The role has expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, and the ability to source from numerous places—including special order, FDO, and second source. It also directs 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 the 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 the 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—including special order, FDO, and second source
• Advanced selling skills for commercial customers
• Ability to multi‑task and remain organized

Effective communication, listening, and problem‑solving skills.

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 to build strong relationships with customers, peers, and management
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals; 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 Office effectively (Word, Excel required)
• Strong organizational skills
• Understand commercial profitability concepts, including 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

Predominantly walking or standing. Required to talk and hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Typically inside, occasionally outside and exposed to weather while installing items such as batteries and wiper blades. May be exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. Noise level usually moderate.

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

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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, or basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail