Commercial Parts Pro Store 9367

Advance Auto Parts; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for sales commission

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in Miami is seeking a full-time sales associate. The role involves maintaining customer relationships, achieving sales goals, and providing automotive expertise. Candidates should have at least 3 years of automotive parts experience and strong sales abilities. This position also requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and ASE certification is preferred. Competitive compensation and commission eligibility are offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Provide GAS2 selling experience to commercial customers.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Sales skills

Customer relationship management

Safety knowledge

Parts sourcing

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. 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, and the ability to source from multiple channels (special order, FDO, second source, etc.). Role is full time.

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 to ensure 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
• Ability to source from multiple places including special order, FDO, second source
• Advanced selling skills for commercial customers
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized

Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success

• 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
• Ability to read and interpret 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
• Complete the Parts Knowledge Assessment
• Use basic math accurately; interpret units of measure
• Use Microsoft Word and Excel effectively
• Strong organizational skills
• Understand Commercial profitability concepts, including pricing considerations
• Ability to work a variety of days, evenings, and weekends as needed

Experience and Education

• Minimum of 3 years of prior automotive parts experience preferred
• Proven sales ability with experience fulfilling customer transactions
• Formal or informal experience leading teams and supervising daily tasks
• High school diploma or GED

Certifications

• ASE Certification preferred, but not required

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those required to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. May involve walking or standing, talking and hearing, manual dexterity, lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally, and vision requirements.

Work Environment

Typically inside; may be outside occasionally. Exposure to moving parts, weather conditions, and typical shop hazards. Noise level usually moderate.

Other

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.