Commercial Parts Pro Store 6935

Advance Auto Parts; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in North Carolina is seeking an experienced professional to drive sales and manage team operations. This full-time position requires expert knowledge in automotive systems alongside strong organizational and sales skills. Candidates should have a high school diploma and prefer at least three years of automotive parts experience. The role offers opportunities for personal development and customer engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years automotive parts experience preferred.
• ASE certification preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals.
• Provide day-to-day supervisory support for team members.
• Dispatch drivers ensuring delivery standards.

Skills

Working knowledge of automotive systems

Sales ability

Organizational skills

Customer relationship building

Advanced selling skills for commercial customers

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions in the commercial side of the business. Responsible for profitable growth through customer retention and expansion. Partners with the GM to manage team members. Requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, ability to source from multiple suppliers, and management of driver delivery schedules. Full‑time position.

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 development of 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

• Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability (engine, suspension, brakes, electronics, exhaust, etc.)
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); 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
• Execute instructions presented in written, oral, or diagram form
• Complete the Parts Knowledge Assessment
• Use basic math accurately (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Use Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong organizational skills
• Understand commercial profitability concepts, including competition, market opportunities, and customer prioritization
• Ability to work assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed

Prior Experience

A minimum of 3 years automotive parts experience preferred. Proven sales ability and experience fulfilling customer transactions. Experience leading teams, supervising daily tasks, and achieving group goals.

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Certificates

ASE certification preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands

Primarily walking or standing. Must lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally. Uses hands, arms, feet; needs vision and hearing.

Work Environment

Indoor work with occasional outdoor exposure to weather. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, heat, chemicals, electrical shock, vibration. Moderate noise level.

Legal Notice

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, veteran status, or disability.