Commercial Parts Pro Store 8099

Advance Auto Parts; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer is seeking a Professional Sales Associate in Humble, Texas. This full-time role involves maintaining customer relationships and achieving sales goals while providing supervisory support to team members. Ideal candidates will have expert knowledge of automotive systems, experience in sales, and strong organizational skills. Competitive salary with commission based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years automotive parts experience preferred.
• Proven sales ability with customer transactions.
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus).

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals and objectives.
• Provide day-to-day supervisory support for team members.

Skills

Knowledge of automotive systems

Sales experience

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASE certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Overview

Professional level sales position supporting advanced functions on the commercial side of the business. Responsible for profitable growth via customer retention and growth. Partners with GM to manage team members. Requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, sourcing from special order, FDO, second source, etc., and ensuring timely and accurate delivery. Full-time.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships
• Provide GAS2 selling experience 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 ready equivalent
• Advanced solution, project and product quality recommendation ability
• Advanced selling skills for commercial customers
• Ability to multi‑task and remain organized

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); effective communication and relationship building
• Read and interpret safety rules and parts catalogs
• Execute written, oral, or diagram instructions
• Complete Parts Knowledge Assessment
• Use basic math accurately
• Use Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong organizational skills
• Understand commercial profitability concepts and pricing strategy
• Work assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed

Prior Experience

• Minimum 3 years automotive parts experience preferred
• Proven sales ability with customer transaction experience
• Formal or informal experience leading teams

Education & Credentials

High school diploma or GED. ASE certification preferred.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Predominantly walking or standing. Handle 50–100 lbs occasionally. Work inside and outside, exposure to weather, mechanical parts, chemicals, vibration, moderate noise.

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

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.