Commercial Parts Pro Store 9171

Advance Auto Parts; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales commissions based on performance

Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer in Florida is seeking a Commercial Parts Pro to drive profitable growth through customer retention and strong team management. Responsibilities include maintaining commercial relationships, achieving sales goals, and supervising team members. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in the automotive industry, with strong organizational skills and sales proficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of automotive parts experience preferred.
• Proven sales experience in customer transactions.
• Leadership experience in supervising teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships
• Provide GAS2 selling experience to customers
• Dispatch drivers and ensure delivery standards
• Collaborate with GM on Team Members’ development
• Dispatch drivers to ensure delivery standards are met.
• Maintain commercial stocking programs and supplier networks.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Sales skills

Customer relationship management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Inventory systems

Job description

Job Description

Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions on the commercial side of the business. Responsible for the profitable growth of the commercial business through customer retention and growth. Partners with the General Manager to manage Team Members. Requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, sourcing from multiple channels, and directing drivers to ensure timely and accurate deliveries. 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 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; 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 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 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 position requires predominantly walking or standing, using hands and fingers to handle or feel items, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Requires close, distance, color, depth vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Usually indoor; occasionally outdoors and exposed to various weather conditions while installing batteries and wiper blades. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. Noise level usually moderate.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.