Commercial Parts Pro Store 9504

Advance Auto Parts; Port Saint Joe (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales commission eligibility

Equal opportunity workplace

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in Port Saint Joe is looking for a skilled sales professional to lead commercial sales efforts. The role involves maintaining customer relationships, managing team members, and ensuring timely deliveries. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in automotive parts and strong sales skills. The position offers a full-time contract with sales commission eligibility.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals and objectives.
• Provide day-to-day supervisory support for team members.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Sales skills

Customer relationship management

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Bilingual communication (English, Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Inventory systems

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Job Description

Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions on the commercial side of the business. The position is responsible for profitable growth of the commercial business via customer retention and growth, and partners with the GM to manage team members. The role requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, sourcing capabilities from special order, FDO, second source, etc., and the ability to direct drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. The position 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 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 Needed for Success

• 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
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, procedure manuals; write simple correspondence
• Execute instructions in written, oral or diagram form
• Successfully complete the Parts Knowledge Assessment
• Use basic math accurately in all units of measure
• Use Microsoft Office effectively (Word, Excel required)
• Strong organizational skills
• Understand commercial profitability concepts, including market opportunities and customer prioritization (may work with the Commercial Account Manager to determine pricing discounts)
• Ability to work various 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 is preferred.

Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions.

Formal or informal experience leading teams, supervising daily tasks, and collaborating to achieve goals.

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

ASE Certification Preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands

Work predominantly walking or standing. Must be able to talk, hear, use hands, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift up to 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work mainly indoors with occasional outside exposure to weather conditions during tasks such as installing batteries and wiper blades. May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, heights, chemicals, electrical shock, explosives and vibration. Noise level is 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, veteran status or basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.