Retail Parts ProStore 5038

Advance Auto Parts; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer is seeking a Retail Parts Pro in Independence, Missouri. This full-time position requires advanced knowledge of automotive systems and strong sales abilities. Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, managing store operations, and ensuring inventory accuracy. Candidates should have 3-5 years in automotive parts and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience.
• Must possess ASE certification or equivalent knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality selling experience for DIY customers.
• Achieve personal and store sales goals.
• Manage DIY services including installations and tests.
• Ensure store cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Customer service skills

Sales skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Valid driver's license

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. It involves advanced identification, troubleshooting, and project assistance for DIY customers, sourcing from special orders, FDO, second source, etc., and 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, 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 Needed for Success as a Retail Parts Pro

• Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability (engine, suspension, brakes, electronics, exhaust)
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively with customers, peers, and management
• Read and interpret 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, 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 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 Certification

Must have a valid driver's license.

ASE Certification Preferred, but not required.

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.