Commercial Parts Pro Store 8301

Advance Auto Parts; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,661 - 24,934; Full time

Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer seeks a professional level sales associate in Columbus, Ohio. This role emphasizes maintaining customer relationships, achieving sales goals, and supporting team members. The ideal candidate has expertise in automotive systems and at least 3 years of automotive parts experience. Competitive hourly compensation of $16.45 to $18.10, plus eligibility for sales commission.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in automotive parts preferred.
• Proven sales ability in customer transactions.
• Ability to source from multiple suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Provide GAS2 selling experience to commercial customers.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals.

Skills

Expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts

Strong organizational skills

Advanced selling skills for commercial customers

Effective communication skills

Ability to multi-task and remain organized

Microsoft Office proficiency

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 through customer retention and growth. Partners with the GM to manage team members. Requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, ability to source from multiple suppliers, and to direct drivers for timely 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 met
• 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
• Ability to source from multiple places including special order, FDO, second source, etc.
• Advanced selling skills for commercial customers
• Ability to multi‑task and remain organized

Essential Job Skills

• Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability (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; 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 Office 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

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

Employee will predominantly be walking or standing. Must be able to talk, hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100 lbs. Vision: close, distance, color, depth, and adjust focus.

Work Environment

Usually inside; occasionally outside with exposure to weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high places, chemicals, electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. Noise level moderate.

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

Compensation Range

USD 16.45 per hour – USD 18.10 per hour.

Benefits Information

https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits

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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

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