Commercial Parts Pro Store 7736

Advance Auto Parts; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 20,319 - 22,358; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts company in Fremont, Ohio is seeking a Commercial Parts Pro. You will support commercial growth and ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining relationships and achieving sales objectives. Ideal candidates will have strong automotive system knowledge and prior sales experience. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate with commission potential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years prior automotive parts experience preferred.
• Proven sales ability with experience in customer transactions.
• Experience leading teams and achieving goals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Provide GAS2 selling experience to commercial customers.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals and service objectives.
• Provide supervisory support for Team Members.
• Collaborate with GM on coaching needs for Team Members.

Skills

Friendly communication

Ability to locate and stock parts

Safety knowledge and skills

Operating inventory systems and store equipment

Parts and automotive system knowledge

Operating POS and Parts lookup systems

Advanced selling skills for commercial customers

Effective communication, listening, and problem-solving skills

Working knowledge of automotive systems; diagnostic ability

Basic math skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASE Certification

Job description

Commercial Parts Pro – Overview

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. Partners with GM to manage Team Members. The role has expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, can source from special order, FDO, second source, etc., and directs drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Full‑time.

Primary & Secondary 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 & Essential Job Skills

• Friendly communication
• Ability to locate and stock parts
• Safety knowledge and skills
• Operating inventory systems and store equipment
• Parts and automotive system knowledge
• 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
• Working knowledge of automotive systems; diagnostic ability (engine, suspension, brakes, electronic, exhaust, etc.)
• English speaking and writing (Spanish a plus)
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, procedure manuals; write simple correspondence
• Interpret written, oral, or diagram instructions
• Successfully complete the Parts Knowledge Assessment
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure)
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) proficiency
• Strong organizational skills
• Understanding of commercial profitability concepts, competition, market opportunities, customer prioritization (may work with the Commercial Account Manager to determine pricing discounts)
• Work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed

Prior Experience & Qualifications

• 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, supervising daily tasks, and achieving goals
• High school diploma or GED
• ASE Certification preferred, but not required

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The job requires predominantly walking or standing, handling or feeling with hands and fingers, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Frequently lift or move up to 50 lbs, occasionally up to 100 lbs. Working inside primarily, sometimes outdoors with exposure to weather, moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, chemicals, electrical shock, explosives, vibration, and moderate noise.

Compensation

USD 14.75 per hour – USD 16.23 per hour (sales commission may apply based on performance).

Benefits Information

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Legal Notice

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

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail