Retail Parts ProStore 6015

Advance Auto Parts; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer seeks a Retail Parts Pro in Indianapolis, IN. In this full-time role, you will support DIY customer needs by managing sales, inventory, and services. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of automotive parts experience, strong sales abilities, and a valid driver's license. This position requires excellent communication and organizational skills, along with knowledge of automotive systems.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of automotive parts experience.
• Effective communication skills in English; Spanish a plus.
• Must complete the Parts Knowledge Assessment.

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 and testing.

Skills

Automotive system knowledge

Sales skills

Customer service

Organization

Communication

Education

Valid driver’s license

ASE certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Professional level Retail Parts Pro sales position full time. Supports advanced functions of the DIY business including store systems, advanced automotive system knowledge, part sourcing, inventory processes, and customer service.

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, 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

• Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability (internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronics, exhaust, etc.)
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build relationships with customers, peers and management
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, procedure manuals; write simple correspondence
• Understand and execute written, oral, or diagram instructions
• 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
• Work assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed

Prior Experience

• 3‑5 years automotive parts experience
• Proven sales ability with experience fulfilling customer transactions

Education & Certifications

• Valid driver’s license required
• ASE certification preferred, but not required

Physical Demands

Standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs), repetitive tasks, forklift operation, and manual handling required for retail environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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