Retail Parts Pro

Advance Auto Parts; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts in Simpsonville, SC is seeking a Retail Parts Pro to provide expert parts knowledge, assist DIY customers, and drive store sales. The role requires strong familiarity with store systems and automotive diagnostics, plus the ability to source parts from multiple channels.

You will handle service tasks like battery installation and wiper replacement, maintain store appearance, and support inventory processes.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of automotive parts experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Strong customer service and sales skills.
• Ability to operate inventory systems and read parts catalogs.
• Must be able to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist DIY customers in-store and by phone to drive sales.
• Maintain store appearance and safety standards; support open/close tasks as needed.
• Perform DIY services such as battery installations and wiper replacements.
• Assist in inventory processes including placing stock and cycle counts.

Skills

Automotive systems

English proficiency

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Flexible schedule

Education

Driver's license

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

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

  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

  We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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