Retail Parts ProStore 5720

Advance Auto Parts; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer in South Carolina is seeking a Mid-Senior level professional for a full-time sales position. The role requires advanced knowledge of automotive systems and part sourcing along with strong sales skills. Responsibilities include assisting DIY customers, managing services like battery installations, and achieving sales goals. Ideal candidates should possess automotive parts experience, excellent communication abilities, and be organized.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships.
• Read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Use basic math accurately.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to work varied hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide GAS2 selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals.
• Manage DIY services including battery installation.
• Ensure high standards of customer service.
• Assist in store inventory processes.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Sales ability

Friendly communication

Organizational skills

Ability to locate and stock parts

Safety knowledge

Testing and diagnostic skills

Education

3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience

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. It is responsible for advanced identification, troubleshooting, and project assistance for DIY customers. The role can source parts from numerous places including special order, FDO, and second source. It also 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 installs, etc.
• Ensure high standards of customer service and store appearance
• Key holder responsibilities (task assignment, 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

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

• Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability (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, whole numbers, common fractions, 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

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have a valid driver's license

ASE Certification Preferred, But Not Required

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail

EEO 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.