Retail Parts ProStore 5981

Advance Auto Parts; Sumiton (AL); On-site; USD 58,800 - 82,300; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retail company is seeking a Retail Parts Pro in Sumiton, Alabama. The role involves providing superior customer service, managing DIY services, and maintaining store inventory. Candidates should have 3-5 years of automotive parts experience and possess strong sales abilities. A valid driver's license is required, and ASE certification is preferred. The position is full-time with a salary range of $58,800 – $82,300.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience.
• Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions.
• Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed.

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 installations.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Customer service skills

Sales ability

Basic math skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Valid driver's license

ASE Certification Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

What is a Retail Parts Pro? 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 perform advanced identification, troubleshooting, and project assistance for DIY customers, sourcing parts from numerous places including special order, FDO, and second source. The role also 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, wiper installations, 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 including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot
• Provide DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installations, 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, electronic, 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 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, 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 requirements as per normal retail work (details to be provided by HR)

Other Information

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Birmingham, AL

Salary: $58,800.00 – $82,300.00