Retail Parts ProStore 6194

Advance Auto Parts; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 20,595 - 22,661; Full time

Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer is seeking a full-time Retail Parts Pro in Austin, MN. The role requires strong automotive knowledge and customer service skills. Key responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, achieving sales goals, and managing DIY services like battery installations. Prior automotive parts experience and a valid driver’s license are required. Competitive compensation of $14.95 to $16.45 per hour is offered, along with benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of automotive parts experience required.
• Must be able to speak and write English; Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to use basic math accurately.
• Must complete the Parts Knowledge Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service for DIY customer visits.
• Achieve sales goals and store objectives.
• Manage DIY services such as battery installations.
• Ensure high standards of store cleanliness and appearance.

Skills

Communication skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Customer service skills

Sales skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ASE Certification preferred

Valid driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

What is a Retail Parts Pro? A professional level sales position that supports advanced functions of the DIY business. The role requires expert knowledge of store systems, advanced automotive system knowledge, and part knowledge. It involves identifying and troubleshooting DIY customer needs, sourcing parts from multiple vendors (special order, FDO, second source, etc.), and maintaining in‑depth knowledge of 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.
• 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: truck put‑away, shoot‑outs, cycle counts, back stock, etc.
• Maintain store cleanliness: floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot
• Provide DIY services such as 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, 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 written, oral, or diagram instructions
• 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
• 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 customer transaction fulfillment

Education & Certifications

• Must have a valid driver's license
• ASE Certification Preferred, but not required

Physical Demands

Physical demands information is available upon request or as required.

Compensation

14.95 USD PER HOUR – 16.45 USD PER HOUR

Benefits

Benefits information: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits

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