Retail Parts ProStore 3786

Advance Auto Parts; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 25,003 - 27,496; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in Littleton is seeking a knowledgeable sales associate to provide exceptional service to DIY customers. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of automotive parts experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of automotive systems. This full-time position offers a compensation range of $18.15 to $19.96 per hour and requires working on various shifts including days, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience.
• Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions.

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.

Skills

Parts and automotive system knowledge skills

Friendly communication

Safety knowledge and skills

Strong organizational skills

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. It can troubleshoot and provide project assistance for DIY customers. The role sources from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source and other avenues. 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 / 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—including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting and parking lot.
• Provide DIY services such as 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.
• Expertise in 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 (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; 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.
• 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

Application Close Date: Advance Auto Parts will accept applications for 60 days from the Application Open Date.

Compensation Range

$18.15 USD per hour – $19.96 USD per hour.

Benefits Information

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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