Commercial Parts Pro Store 7399

Advance Auto Parts; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts company in South Carolina is seeking a professional level sales position to support advanced functions in the commercial side of the business. Responsibilities include maintaining customer relationships, achieving sales goals, and providing supervisory support. The ideal candidate should have extensive automotive knowledge and a minimum of 3 years experience in the industry. Full-time position with potential for sales commission.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of prior automotive parts experience preferred.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents and execute instructions.
• Must complete the Parts Knowledge Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals and service objectives.
• Provide day-to-day supervisory support for Team Members.

Skills

Knowledge of automotive systems

Sales ability

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft 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 via customer retention and growth. Partners with GM to manage team members. Requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, ability to source from multiple vendors, and to direct drivers for timely delivery. Full‑time position.

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

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 multiple vendors, including special order, FDO, second source, etc.
• Advanced selling skills for commercial customers
• Ability to multi‑task and remain organized

Essential Job Skills and Qualifications

• Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability (engine, suspension, brakes, electronics, exhaust, etc.)
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers, and management
• 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, and divide in all units of measure, including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• 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, 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, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee may lift and/or move up to 50 lbs routinely and up to 100 lbs occasionally. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Primarily inside; occasionally outside with exposure to various weather conditions. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, chemicals, electrical shock risk, and vibration. Noise level typically moderate.

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