Retail Parts ProStore 6241

Advance Auto Parts; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 25,003 - 27,496; Full time

Job summary

A major automotive retail company in Waterbury, Connecticut, is seeking a Retail Parts Pro to support sales functions and assist DIY customers. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of automotive parts experience, strong sales abilities, and customer service skills. Responsibilities include managing DIY services, ensuring store standards, and providing expert automotive advice. This position offers a salary ranging from $18.15 to $19.96 per hour, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant automotive parts experience.
• Ability to speak and write English; Spanish is a plus.
• Expert at testing and diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide GAS2 selling experience for DIY customers.
• Manage DIY services such as battery installation.
• Ensure store cleanliness and inventory processes.

Skills

Automotive system knowledge

Customer service skills

Sales ability

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Valid driver’s license

High school diploma or equivalent

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. This role has the ability for advanced identification, trouble shooting and project assistance for DIY customers. The role has the ability to source from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc. The role 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 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.
• Store Cleanliness including 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 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

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must have a valid driver's license

ASE Certification Preferred, But Not Required

ASE Certification Preferred, But Not Required

Physical Demands

Physical Demands

Compensation Range

18.15 USD PER HOUR - 19.96 USD PER HOUR

Benefits Information

Benefits Information

Legal Notice

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.