Commercial Parts Pro Store 7619

Advance Auto Parts; Milton (VT); On-site; USD 25,003 - 27,496; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer is seeking a Commercial Parts Pro in Milton, VT. This role includes managing commercial customer relationships and supporting sales growth. Candidates should have extensive automotive knowledge and sales experience, alongside the capability of directing team members. The position is full-time, offering a compensation range of $18.15–$19.96 USD per hour, with additional benefits available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of prior automotive parts experience preferred.
• Proven sales ability and customer transaction fulfillment.
• Experience leading teams and supervising tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Provide GAS2 selling experience to customers.
• Achieve sales goals and objectives.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Sales skills

Communication skills

Organizational 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. Position is responsible for profitable growth of the commercial business via customer retention and growth. The role partners with the GM to manage Team Members. It requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and part knowledge, the ability to source from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc., and the ability to direct drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. This is a 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 the 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 the 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 and 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 numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc.
• Advanced selling skills for commercial customers
• Ability to multi‑task and remain organized

Effective communication, listening, and problem‑solving skills.

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; ability to 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 (...)
• 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 is 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 and work environment described are representative of those that must be met. The employee will predominantly be walking or standing, must be able to talk and hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics include mostly inside, occasional outside, exposure to weather, possibly moving mechanical parts, high places, chemicals, electrical shock, explosives, vibration, moderate noise.

Compensation Range

18.15 USD per hour – 19.96 USD per hour.

Benefits Information

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Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior Level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail