Retail Parts ProStore 1242

Advance Auto Parts; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer is seeking a mid-senior level sales professional in Meadville, PA. The role requires advanced knowledge of automotive systems and part sourcing, alongside proven sales ability. Responsibilities include customer interaction and DIY service management. Candidates should have at least 3-5 years of relevant automotive parts experience and a valid driver's license. Full-time position with a focus on customer service and sales excellence.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience.
• Proven sales ability and customer transaction experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide GAS2 selling experience for DIY customers.
• Achieve personal and store sales goals.
• Manage DIY services including battery installations.
• Ensure high standards of customer service.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to locate and stock parts

Safety knowledge

Inventory system operation

Automotive system knowledge

Parts lookup systems operation

Diagnostic equipment expertise

Advanced selling skills

Education

Valid driver's license

ASE Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

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. It can identify, troubleshoot and provide project assistance for DIY customers. The role sources parts from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc. It has in‑depth knowledge of store inventory and maintenance processes. Position is full time.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide GAS2 selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls
• Achieve personal and 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.
• Maintain store cleanliness (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
• ASE P2 certified or ASE ready equivalent
• Advanced solution, project and product quality recommendation ability
• Advanced parts lookup and sourcing
• Advanced selling skills for DIY

Essential Job Skills

• 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
• 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

3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience

Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions

Education & Certifications

Must have a valid driver's license

ASE Certification preferred, but not required

Equal Opportunity Statement

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Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail

Location

Meadville, PA