Commercial Parts Pro Store 7484

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sales commission opportunities

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in Texas seeks a Commercial Parts Pro to drive sales and manage customer relationships. You will be responsible for supporting Team Members, maintaining a strong network of commercial customers, and achieving sales goals. A minimum of 3 years of automotive parts experience is preferred, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. This full-time position offers opportunities for sales commissions based on performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of prior automotive parts experience preferred.
• Proven sales ability with customer transactions.
• Effective in team supervision and task management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with commercial customers.
• Provide supervisory support for Team Members.
• Collaborate with GM on team development needs.

Skills

Automotive system and parts knowledge

Sales skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Basic math skills

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. The role is responsible for profitable growth via customer retention and growth, and partners with the GM to manage Team Members. The position requires expert automotive system and parts knowledge, the ability to source from multiple channels (special order, FDO, second source, etc.) and to direct delivery drivers to ensure timely and accurate service. This is a 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 (internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronics, exhaust, etc.)
• Speak and write English; Spanish a plus; communicate effectively 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
• 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
• Use Microsoft Word and 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 (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 is preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

Predominantly walking or standing, frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Works mainly inside, occasionally outside exposed to weather while performing tasks such as installing batteries and wiper blades. May encounter moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. Noise level is 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 based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.