Commercial Parts Pro Store 8487

Advance Auto Parts; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 27,483 - 30,238; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales commission based on performance

Health benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer in North Haven, CT, seeks a Commercial Parts Pro to enhance customer relationships and drive sales. This full-time role demands expert knowledge of automotive systems, effective communication, and strong organizational skills. Ideal candidates will have prior automotive parts experience and proven sales abilities. Competitive compensation ranges from $19.95 to $21.95 per hour with commission eligibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of automotive parts experience preferred.
• Proven sales ability with fulfillment of customer transactions.
• Ability to communicate in English; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with commercial customers.
• Supervise team members and collaborate with GM on coaching.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of parts.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Customer relationship management

Advanced selling skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

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 expansion, partners with the GM to manage team members, and requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts. The role also sources parts from multiple channels—including special order, FDO, and second source—and directs drivers to ensure timely, accurate delivery. This is a full‑time position.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships
• Provide GAS2 selling experience to commercial customers
• Achieve personal/store sales goals and service objectives
• Offer 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 numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc.
• 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 across engine, suspension, brakes, electronics, exhaust, etc.
• Speak and write in English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers, and management
• 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, 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

• 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

Predominantly walking or standing; ability to talk, hear, use hands, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; frequently lift 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

Mostly indoors, occasionally outdoors exposing employee to weather and potential hazards such as moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. Noise level generally moderate.

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

Compensation Range

19.95 USD PER HOUR - 21.95 USD 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