Retail Parts ProStore 6210

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

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer seeks a Retail Parts Pro in Jesup, Georgia. This full-time position requires advanced automotive knowledge and strong customer service skills. Responsibilities include managing customer inquiries, achieving sales goals, and providing DIY services such as battery installations. Candidates should have prior automotive experience and effective communication skills. ASE certification is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of prior automotive parts experience required.
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); effective communication skills.
• Ability to read safety rules and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide GAS2 selling experience for DIY customer visits.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals and service objectives.
• Manage DIY services including battery installation.

Skills

Friendly communication

Ability to locate and stock parts

Safety knowledge and skills

Parts and automotive system knowledge

Advanced selling skills for DIY

Expert at testing and diagnostic equipment

Education

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

What is a Retail Parts Pro? A 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 enables advanced identification, troubleshooting and project assistance for DIY customers, sourcing from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc. It has in-depth knowledge of the store inventory and maintenance processes. The 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 standards.
• 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 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 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

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

ASE certification preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands

California residents: privacy notice available at https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/disclosures.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail (Industries)

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