Retail Parts ProStore 1952

Advance Auto Parts; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer is seeking a Retail Parts Pro in Grand Island, Nebraska. This full-time role requires extensive automotive system knowledge and exceptional customer service skills. Candidates should have prior automotive parts experience and be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. The position involves sales responsibilities, inventory management, and maintaining high store standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of previous automotive parts experience is preferred.
• Must communicate effectively in English; Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operational documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide GAS2 selling experience to DIY customers.
• Manage inventory processes and maintain store cleanliness.
• Achieve personal and store sales goals.

Skills

Automotive system knowledge

Sales ability

Customer service skills

Parts lookup skills

Education

Valid driver's license

ASE Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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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 can source from numerous places including special order, FDO, and second source, and 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/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/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 including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, and 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 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 and Certifications

Must have a valid driver's license

ASE Certification Preferred, but not required

Physical Demands

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