Retail Parts ProStore 3633

Advance Auto Parts; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retail company in Houston is seeking a full-time professional sales associate. The ideal candidate has extensive automotive systems knowledge and great customer service skills. Responsibilities include managing DIY customer interactions, achieving sales goals, and overseeing store services. Candidates should have 3-5 years of automotive parts experience and a valid driver's license, with ASE certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience.
• Proven sales ability with previous customer transaction fulfillment.
• Successfully complete the Parts Knowledge Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide gas2 selling experience for DIY customer visits.
• Manage DIY services including battery installation and testing.
• Achieve sales goals and maintain store standards.

Skills

Parts and automotive system knowledge

Advanced selling skills for DIY

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

Valid driver's license

ASE Certification Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Overview

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 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

• 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 installations, 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: floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot
• Provide DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installations, 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 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

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

Physical Demands

Physical demands associated with the job include, but are not limited to, walking, leaning, bending, squatting, stooping, tasting. Physical demands continue over time as the job progresses.

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.