Commercial Parts Pro Store 8466

Advance Auto Parts Inc.; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national retail automotive parts provider is seeking a Commercial Parts Pro in Leesburg, Florida. The role involves managing customer relationships, supporting team members, and achieving sales goals. The ideal candidate should have a strong knowledge of automotive systems and parts, excellent communication skills, and a minimum of 3 years of automotive parts experience. Join a leading company that values customer service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of prior automotive parts experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret various documents and instructions.
• ASE certification preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Provide day-to-day supervisory support for team members.
• Collaborate with GM on coaching and developmental needs.

Skills

Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability

Speak and write English (Spanish a plus)

Strong organizational skills

Sales ability with customer transactions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions on the commercial side of the business. Responsible for profitable growth of the commercial business via customer retention and growth. Partners with GM to manage Team Members. Requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts. Ability to source from multiple channels, including special order, FDO, and second source. Directs drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Position is full time.

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

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 source from multiple channels
• 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 (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; 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 software 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 that Sets a Commercial Parts Pro up for Success

• 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

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee will predominantly be walking or standing, required to talk and 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 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment includes mostly indoor work with occasional outdoor conditions and exposure to weather, moving mechanical parts; high places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

California Residents: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/disclosures

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.