Commercial Parts Pro Store 8436

Advance Auto Parts; Snow Hill (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales commission

Job summary

An automotive parts retailer in Snow Hill, NC is seeking a professional level sales associate to support the commercial business. The role requires automotive system knowledge and strong sales skills. Responsibilities include maintaining customer relationships, providing an exceptional selling experience, and supervising team members. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of experience in automotive sales. This is a full-time position eligible for sales commission.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of automotive parts experience preferred.
• Proven sales ability with customer transactions.
• ASE certification preferred.
• Proven sales ability and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Provide GAS2 selling experience.
• Dispatch drivers for timely delivery.
• 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.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Sales skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Customer relationship

Time management

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASE certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory management software

Parts catalogs

Microsoft Office (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. Partners with GM to manage Team Members. Holds expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts and can source from numerous places including special order, FDO, and second source. Capable of directing drivers to ensure timely and accurate 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 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 across internal 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; 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, divide in all units of measure
• 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 customers
• Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed

Prior Experience

Minimum of 3 years of prior automotive parts experience preferred. Proven sales ability with experience in the 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 position requires predominantly walking or standing. Must be able to talk, hear, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Typically inside, but occasionally outside with exposure to weather conditions while installing batteries and wiper blades. May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock or explosives, and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

Compensation

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

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