Retail Parts Pro

Advance Auto Parts; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a Retail Parts Pro in Englewood, CO, to support advanced DIY services and part identification. The role demands knowledge of store systems, automotive parts, and expert troubleshooting for DIY customers.

The position is full-time and requires working some evenings and weekends, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service and efficiency in parts lookup and sourcing.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide excellent customer service both in person and over the phone.
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts and DIY services.
• Ability to operate store inventory and sales systems.
• Familiar with safety and store appearance standards.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate selling experience for DIY customers.
• Aim to hit personal and store sales goals.
• Manage DIY services like battery installs and wiper replacements.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and store appearance.
• Handle key holder duties including opening/closing tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Parts knowledge

English proficiency

Inventory systems

Microsoft Excel

Education

Driver's license

Tools

POS systems

Parts lookup systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

What is a Retail Parts Pro?

Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions of the DIY business. The role has expert knowledge of store systems, advanced automotive system knowledge and part knowledge. This role has the ability for advanced identification, trouble shooting and project assistance for DIY customers. The role has the ability to source from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc. The role has in-depth knowledge of the store inventory and maintenance processes. Position is full time.

Primary Responsibilities

• Facilitate selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls


• Achieve personal / store sales goals and service objectives


• Manage DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.


• Ensure high standards of customer service and store appearance standards


• Key holder responsibilities (task assignment and completion, safety, open/close duties)

Secondary Responsibilities

• Assist in store inventory processes including truck put away, shoot outs, cycle counts, back stock, etc.


• Store Cleanliness including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot


• Provide DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.

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


• Expert at testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services


• Advanced solution, project and product quality recommendation ability


• Advanced parts lookup and sourcing


• Advanced selling skills for DIY

Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a Retail Parts Pro

• Working knowledge of automotive systems, and diagnostic ability to include: internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronic, 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; 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: 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


• Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed

Prior Experience that Sets a Retail Parts Pro up for Success

3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience

Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions

Education

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have a valid driver's license

ASE Certification Preferred, But Not Required

Physical Demands

\" Application Close Date: Advance Auto Parts will accept applications for 60 days from the Application Open Date\" We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Compensation Range

The good faith estimate for this role is between 18.85 USD and 20.98 USD per hour for a new team member.

The rate offered depends on a number of factors, including geographic location, experience in retail, automotive knowledge, education, leadership roles, and other skillsets ideal for this position and shift differential (if applicable).

Benefits

Advance Auto Parts offers a comprehensive health and wellness benefits program to improve the way of life for our Team Members and those who mean the most to them: their families.

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.