Commercial Parts Pro Store 7328

Advance Auto Parts; Kutztown (Berks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales commission

Job summary

A leading automotive parts provider in Berks County seeks a professional Sales Associate to drive commercial growth through customer retention and leadership of team members. The ideal candidate has expertise in automotive systems, strong sales skills, and a couple of years of supervisory experience. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment with commission opportunities based on performance.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Maintain commercial stocking programs.
• Build and maintain a network of second-source suppliers.
• Maintain core bank and commercial returns.
• Partner with GM to ensure proper driver coverage.
• Provide day-to-day supervisory support for Team Members.
• Collaborate with GM on coaching and developmental needs for Team Members.

Skills

Communication

Automotive systems knowledge

Organizational skills

Sales skills

Problem-solving skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASE Certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

POS systems

Parts catalogs

Job description

Job Summary

Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions on the commercial side of the business. Responsible for profitable growth of the commercial business through customer retention and growth. Partners with the GM to manage team members. Requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, ability to source from various locations, direct drivers for timely delivery. 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 various locations.
• Advanced selling skills for commercial customers.
• Ability to multi‑task and remain organized.
• Effective communication, listening, and problem‑solving skills.

Essential Job Skills

• Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability (internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronics, exhaust, etc.).
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships.
• 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.
• Use Microsoft software effectively (Word, Excel required).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understand commercial profitability concepts, including knowledge of competition, market opportunities, and customer prioritization.
• Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Prior Experience

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 GED.

Certifications

ASE Certification Preferred, but not required; ASE P2 certified or ASE ready equivalent noted in Success Factors.

Physical Demands

The employee will predominantly be walking or standing; must be able to talk, hear, use hands and fingers, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently lift/move up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100 lbs. Visual requirements include close, distance, color, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Mostly indoors but occasionally outdoors with exposure to weather. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high placements, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. Noise level usually moderate.

Salary & Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

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