Commercial Parts Pro Store 8905

Advance Auto Parts; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in Virginia is seeking a Commercial Parts Pro to support business growth through customer retention and team management. The ideal candidate has knowledge of automotive systems, strong sales skills, and at least 3 years of experience in the automotive parts industry. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as maintaining customer relationships, efficient dispatching, and team supervision. Competitive commission opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of prior automotive parts experience preferred.
• Proven sales ability with experience in customer transactions.
• Formal or informal leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Provide GAS2 selling experience for commercial customers.
• Dispatch drivers ensuring delivery standards are achieved.

Skills

Working knowledge of automotive systems

Communication skills in English

Sales ability

Organizational skills

Knowledge of inventory systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft 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 through customer retention and growth. Partners with the GM to manage Team Members. Requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts with the ability to source from special orders, FDO, second source, etc. Directs drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Position is full‑time.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships
• Provide GAS2 selling experience for 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 Necessary for Success as a Commercial Parts Pro

• 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
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals; write simple correspondence
• Understand and execute instructions 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, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals)
• Use Microsoft Word and Excel effectively
• Strong organizational skills
• Understand commercial profitability concepts, including 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 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, supervising daily tasks and working together to achieve goals.

Education

High school diploma or GED.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

ASE certification preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

Predominantly walking or standing. Requires ability to talk, hear, use hands and fingers, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Work Environment

Mostly indoor but occasionally outdoors in various weather conditions. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, high/risk environments, chemicals, electrical shock, explosives, vibration. Noise level usually moderate.

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

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, or basis of disability or any other federally, state, or locally protected class.