Commercial Parts Pro Store 9298

Advance Auto Parts Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer seeks a Commercial Parts Pro in Jacksonville, Florida. Responsibilities include maintaining customer relationships, achieving sales goals, and managing team members. Candidates should have at least 3 years of automotive parts experience and strong sales abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential. Competitive salary with commission potential offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of prior automotive parts experience preferred.
• Proven sales ability in customer service roles.
• Experience leading teams and supervising tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with commercial customers.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals.
• Support Team Members with day-to-day operations.
• Ensure timely delivery by managing drivers.

Skills

Knowledge of automotive systems

Sales skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

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 via customer retention and growth. Partners with GM to manage Team Members. Requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, ability to source from numerous places (special order, FDO, second source, etc.), and direct drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Full‑time role.

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
• 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 multitask and remain organized

Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a Commercial Parts Pro

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

Predominantly walking or standing. Able to talk, hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach, climb, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently lift or move up to 50 lbs, occasionally up to 100 lbs. Vision: close, distance, color, depth perception, adjust focus.

Work Environment

Usually working inside; occasionally outside and exposed to weather. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, high/hazardous places, chemicals, electrical shock, vibrating equipment, moderate noise level.

Position 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 and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.