Retail Parts Pro

Advance Auto Parts; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts in West Columbia, SC is seeking a Retail Parts Pro with strong parts knowledge and expert customer service to support DIY customers. You will perform advanced parts identification, use store systems, and assist with DIY services such as battery installation and testing.

This full-time role requires experience with automotive parts, knowledge of inventory processes, and the ability to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of automotive parts experience.
• Strong knowledge of automotive systems and parts lookup.
• Ability to read safety rules and manuals; write simple notes.
• Proficient in store POS and inventory processes.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate selling experience for DIY customers.
• Achieve personal and store sales goals.
• Manage DIY services such as battery installation and wiper installs.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and store appearance.
• Key holder duties: opening/closing, safety, task completion.
• Assist in inventory: cycle counts, back stock, stock put away.
• Keep store clean including floors, bathrooms and parking area.
• Provide DIY services including battery installation and testing.

Skills

Auto parts knowledge

Customer service

Diagnostics equipment

Inventory systems

Communication

Microsoft Word/Excel

Education

Driver's license required

ASE certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

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

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