Commercial Parts Pro Store 7527

Advance Auto Parts; Jackson (NJ); On-site; USD 27,483 - 30,238; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in Jackson, NJ is seeking a full-time sales professional responsible for customer retention and team management. Candidates should have a strong background in automotive systems and parts, with a minimum of three years of experience. The salary range is $19.95 to $21.95 per hour, with additional commission opportunities based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of prior automotive parts experience preferred.
• Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Provide support for team members.
• Dispatch drivers ensuring delivery standards are achieved.

Skills

Friendly communication

Parts and automotive system knowledge skills

Effective communication, listening, and problem-solving skills

Ability to multi-task and remain organized

Safety knowledge and skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASE certification preferred

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. The role is responsible for profitable growth of the commercial business via customer retention and growth. It partners with the GM to manage team members and requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts. The position can source from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc., and directs drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Position is full‑time.

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.
• Maintain core bank and commercial returns.
• Maintain commercial credit accounts.
• Partner with GM to ensure proper driver coverage.

SUCCESS FACTORS / SKILLS

• 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.
• Effective communication, listening, and problem‑solving skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS

• Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability (internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronic, exhaust, etc.).
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus).
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals; write simple correspondence.
• Understand and execute instructions 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 required).
• 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

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 & CERTIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.
• ASE certification preferred, but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions. The employee will predominantly be walking or standing, able to talk, hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, depth, and focus adjustment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment is usually inside; occasionally outside and exposed to weather while installing batteries and wiper blades. Employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, high/precarious places, chemicals, electrical shock, explosives, vibration. Noise level usually moderate.

COMPENSATION

19.95 USD PER HOUR – 21.95 USD PER HOUR

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

BENEFITS

Benefits Information: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits

JOB INFORMATION

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail

EEO 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.