Commercial Parts Pro Store 7431

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

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in Valparaiso, Indiana is seeking a skilled Commercial Parts Pro to drive profitable growth by supporting customer relationships and leading a team. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of automotive experience and strong sales capabilities. This full-time position offers a mid-senior level environment with commission eligibility based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of automotive parts experience preferred.
• Proven sales ability in fulfilling customer transactions.
• Formal or informal experience leading teams is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals.
• Provide supervisory support for team members.
• Collaborate with GM on training needs.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Customer communication

Sales skills

Organizational skills

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Overview

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, sourcing ability, driver direction, 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
• 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; internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronic, 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, divide; use whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and all units of measure
• 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 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/standing. Required to talk, hear, use hands and fingers; reach; climb; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl. Lift/move up to 50 lbs frequently, sometimes 100 lbs. Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Usually working inside; occasionally outside with weather exposure. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, toxic chemicals, electrical shock, explosives, vibration. Noise moderate.

Commission Eligibility

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

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail

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