Commercial Parts Pro Store 7389

Advance Auto Parts; Kewaskum (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for sales commission based on performance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer is seeking a Mid-Senior level Commercial Parts Pro in Kewaskum, Wisconsin. This full-time role focuses on customer retention and growth in commercial business. Responsibilities include maintaining customer relationships, meeting sales objectives, and providing supervisory support for team members. Candidates should have 3+ years of automotive experience and excellent communication skills, with ASE certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of automotive parts experience preferred.
• Proven sales ability and team leadership experience required.
• ASE Certification preferred, but not required.

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.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Knowledge of automotive systems

Sales skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

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. Responsible for profitable growth of the commercial business via customer retention and growth. Partners with GM to manage Team Members. The role has expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, ability to source from numerous places (special order, FDO, second source, etc.), and to direct drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. 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 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.
• 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 to include internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronic, exhaust, etc.
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships.
• Ability to 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, divide in all units of measure.
• Use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) effectively.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understand commercial profitability concepts, including competition, 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

A minimum of 3 years of prior automotive parts experience is 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 walk or stand, be able to talk and hear, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100 lbs. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The employee usually works inside; occasionally outside and exposed to various weather conditions while performing tasks such as installing batteries and wiper blades. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high or precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; vibration. Noise level usually moderate.

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 because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and 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