Commercial Parts Pro Store 9581

Advance Auto Parts; Angel Run (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales commission based on performance

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Florida seeks a Sales Professional to drive profitable growth in the commercial sector. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in automotive systems, customer relationship management, and sales strategies to meet objectives and support team development. This full‑time role offers opportunities for commission based on performance and requires effective communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of prior automotive parts experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Proven sales ability with customer transaction fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals and service objectives.
• Ensure proper driver coverage for timely deliveries.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Customer relationship management

Sales abilities

Safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Multi-tasking abilities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Automotive 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 through customer retention and growth. Partners with the GM to manage team members. The role requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, sourcing from multiple sources—including special order, FDO, and second source—and directing drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. 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 the 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 the 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.
• Ability to source from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc.
• Advanced selling skills for commercial customers.
• Ability to multi‑task and remain organized.

Effective communication, listening, and problem‑solving skills.

Essential Job Skills

• Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability (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; 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 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

• 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 employee will predominantly be walking or standing. Must be able to talk and hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily indoor, with occasional outside exposure to weather conditions while installing batteries and wiper blades. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

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

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