Retail Parts ProStore 6333

Advance Auto Parts; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in Macon, GA is looking for a Professional Sales Associate to provide exceptional service to DIY customers. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of automotive parts experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work flexible hours. Responsibilities include achieving sales goals, assisting customers, and managing inventory processes. Competitive compensation and a full-time schedule offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience.
• Proven sales ability with past experience in customer transactions.
• Ability to speak and write English; Spanish a plus.

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 and testing.

Skills

Automotive system knowledge

Customer service

Parts knowledge

Sales skills

Communication

Education

Valid driver’s license

ASE Certification Preferred

Tools

POS systems

Diagnostic equipment

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

3 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.

Job Description

Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions of the DIY business. The role requires expert knowledge of store systems, advanced automotive system knowledge, and part knowledge. It supports advanced identification, troubleshooting, and project assistance for DIY customers. The role sources parts from special orders, FDO, second sources, and performs in‑depth inventory and maintenance work. This is a full‑time position.

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
• 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 putaway, shoot outs, cycle counts, back‑stock
• Maintain store cleanliness (floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot)
• Provide DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs

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
• 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 to include: internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronics, exhaust
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); 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; 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
• Use Microsoft software effectively (Word, Excel required)
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to 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 fulfillment of customer transactions.

Education & Certifications

Must have a valid driver’s license.

ASE Certification Preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands

Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for extended periods.

EEO Statement

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, or basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.