Retail Parts ProStore 2670

Advance Auto Parts; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer is seeking a full-time Sales Associate in Radford, Virginia. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of automotive parts experience and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include providing exceptional service to DIY customers, managing inventory processes, and achieving sales goals. This role offers opportunities for those with strong organizational skills and the ability to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety instructions and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide GAS2 selling experience.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals.
• Manage DIY services including battery installation.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Communication skills

Sales proficiency

Organizational skills

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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. This role has the ability for advanced identification, troubleshooting, and project assistance for DIY customers. The role can source parts from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc., and 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, and wiper installs
• Ensure high standards of customer service and store appearance
• 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, and back stock
• Maintain store cleanliness (floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot)
• Provide DIY services including battery installation, testing, and wiper installs

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; 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; 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

ASE Certification Preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands

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

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