Retail Parts ProStore 4128

Advance Auto Parts; Cherryville (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retail company seeks a full-time Retail Parts Pro in Cherryville, NC. The position involves providing exceptional service to DIY customers, managing store inventory, and utilizing advanced automotive knowledge. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong sales skills, and a valid driver's license. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of automotive parts experience is preferred.
• Experience in customer transactions is advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret documents effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service for DIY customers.
• Manage and perform DIY services.
• Assist in store inventory processes.

Skills

Automotive system knowledge

Sales ability

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Valid driver's license

ASE Certification (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

What is a Retail Parts Pro? A professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions of the DIY business. The role requires expert knowledge of store systems, advanced automotive system knowledge, and part knowledge. It involves advanced identification, troubleshooting, and project assistance for DIY customers, sourcing parts from various places, and in-depth knowledge of store inventory and maintenance processes. This is a full‑time position.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide GAS2 selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls
• Achieve personal and 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
• 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.
• Maintain store cleanliness (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
• 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, 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; ability to write simple correspondence
• Understand and execute instructions presented 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

Physical demands may include lifting, repetitive motions, standing for long periods, and other standard retail duties.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.