Commercial Parts Pro Store 7589

Advance Auto Parts; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales commission based on performance

Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer in Garland, Texas, seeks a Commercial Parts Pro to manage customer relationships and support team members in achieving sales goals. The ideal candidate has a strong background in automotive knowledge, sales experience, and effective communication skills. The role offers opportunities for personal commission based on performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of automotive parts experience preferred.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• ASE Certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Sales ability

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to source parts

Multi-tasking

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. This role is responsible for profitable growth of the commercial business via customer retention and growth, partners with GM to manage Team Members, and requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts. The candidate must be able to source parts from special order, FDO, second-source vendors, etc., and 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 preparation/ready equivalent
• Advanced solution, project and product quality recommendation ability
• Ability to source from special order, FDO, second-source, etc.
• 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 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, using 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 (may work with the Commercial Account Manager to determine pricing discounts for specific Commercial customers)
• 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

The physical demands of this role include predominantly walking or standing, using hands and fingers to handle items, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment typically involves working inside, with occasional outside tasks exposed to various weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

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

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