Commercial Parts Pro Store 8011

Advance Auto Parts; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in Richmond, Indiana is seeking a Commercial Parts Pro to enhance commercial business through customer relationship management and sales techniques. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of automotive systems and excellent communication skills. This full-time role requires a high school diploma and offers sales commission based on individual and store performance. The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor tasks with some physical demands.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of prior automotive parts experience preferred.
• Ability to work various shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with customers.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Communication skills

Sales skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 through customer retention and growth, and partners with the GM to manage Team Members. It requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, the ability to source from multiple channels—including special order, FDO, and second sources—and to direct drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. The position is full‑time.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships
• Provide GAS2 selling experience to commercial customers
• Achieve personal and 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 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 multiple channels, including special order, FDO, and second sources
• 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 including internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronics, and exhaust
• 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 all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Use Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, effectively
• 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 (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 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 by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee will predominantly be walking or standing, must be able to talk and hear, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must 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 characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually working inside; however, they will occasionally be outside and exposed to various weather conditions while performing tasks such as installing batteries and wiper blades. The employee may also be exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail

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