Commercial Parts Pro Store 8827

Advance Auto Parts; North Great River (NY); On-site; USD 30,238 - 33,269; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in North Great River is seeking a Commercial Parts Pro to support sales, manage customer relationships, and provide team leadership. The role requires proficiency in automotive systems and effective communication skills. Desired candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of automotive experience and be able to work flexible hours. Compensation ranges from $21.95 to $24.15 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of automotive parts experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, Spanish a plus.
• Strong understanding of commercial profitability and market opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals.
• Provide supervisory support for Team Members.
• Dispatch drivers and manage delivery standards.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Automotive systems knowledge

Sales skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Professional level sales position supporting advanced functions on the commercial side of the business. Responsible for profitable growth of the commercial business through customer retention and expansion. Partners with the GM to manage Team Members. Requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, sourcing from multiple suppliers, and directing drivers to ensure 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 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
• 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

Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a Commercial Parts Pro

• Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability (internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronic, exhaust, etc.)
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus)
• 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 measurement
• Use Microsoft software effectively (Word, Excel required)
• Strong organizational skills
• Understand commercial profitability concepts, including market opportunities and customer prioritization
• 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

Employees will predominantly walk or stand, use hands and fingers, reach, climb, and stoop. Must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Employee works mainly indoors, occasionally outdoors exposed to weather conditions while installing batteries and wiper blades. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

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

Compensation Range

21.95 USD per hour – 24.15 USD per hour.

Benefits Information

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