Retail Parts ProStore 2042

Advance Auto Parts; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 16,990 - 24,199; Full time

Job summary

An automotive retail company is seeking a Retail Parts Pro in Lancaster, Ohio. The role involves providing exceptional customer service, managing inventory, and using advanced automotive knowledge to assist DIY customers. Candidates should have 3-5 years of automotive parts experience, strong organizational and communication skills. This full-time position offers an hourly wage of $14.95 with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience required.
• Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operating documents.

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 and testing.

Skills

Friendly communication

Parts and automotive system knowledge skills

Advanced selling skills for DIY

Safety knowledge and skills

Strong organizational skills

Experience with inventory systems

Diagnostic ability for automotive systems

Education

Valid driver's license

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, troubleshooting and project assistance for DIY customers. The role can 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

• 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 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
• 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 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.
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• 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 and Certification

Must have a valid driver’s license.

ASE Certification Preferred, But Not Required.

Physical Demands

— (not specified)

Compensation

14.95 USD PER HOUR - .45 USD PER HOUR

Benefits

https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits

Legal Notice

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.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail