Retail Parts ProStore 6334

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

Job summary

A nationwide auto parts retailer is looking for a full-time Retail Parts Pro in Mankato, MN. The candidate will need experience in automotive parts, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to effectively communicate. Responsibilities include managing inventory, assisting customers, and ensuring high service standards. A valid driver's license and ASE certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience.
• Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide GAS2 selling experience for DIY customer visits.
• Manage DIY services including battery installation and testing.
• Ensure high standards of customer service and store appearance.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Automotive system knowledge

Communication skills

Inventory management

Education

Valid driver's license

ASE Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

North Mankato, MN

Compensation: 14.95 USD per hour – 16.45 USD per hour

Job Description

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. The role sources parts from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc. The role holds in-depth knowledge of 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.
• Maintain 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

Physical Demands

Not specified

Benefits Information

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