Retail Parts ProStore 5512

Advance Auto Parts; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail automotive parts company is looking for a Sales Professional in West Monroe, Louisiana. This full-time position requires advanced knowledge of automotive systems, sales skills, and the ability to provide excellent customer service. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of automotive parts experience and the ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience.
• Proven sales ability with past experience in customer transactions.
• Ability to communicate in English; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service for DIY visits and calls.
• Manage DIY services such as battery installation.
• Maintain high standards for store cleanliness and appearance.

Skills

Automotive system knowledge

Sales skills

Customer relationship building

Parts lookup skills

Diagnostic testing skills

Education

Valid driver's license

ASE Certification (preferred)

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 can identify, troubleshoot, and provide project assistance for DIY customers. Source from multiple vendors including special order, FDO, second source, etc. Extensive 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 and store sales goals and service objectives
• Manage DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.
• Maintain 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: truck put away, shoot-outs, cycle counts, back stock, etc.
• Maintain store cleanliness: floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot
• Provide DIY services: battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.

Success Factors

• Friendly communication
• Ability to locate and stock parts
• Safety knowledge and skills
• Operate inventory systems and store equipment
• Parts and automotive system knowledge skills
• Operate 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
• 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, 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 & Certifications

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, or basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.