Retail Parts ProStore 6483

Advance Auto Parts; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 25,003 - 27,496; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Employee benefits

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in Maryland is seeking a Retail Parts Professional for a full-time position. The ideal candidate will possess expert knowledge of store systems and automotive parts, and have proven sales ability. Responsibilities include achieving sales goals, managing customer DIY services, and ensuring excellent store appearance. The role requires 3-5 years of automotive parts experience. Competitive hourly compensation of $18.15-$19.96 is offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience.
• Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.

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 and testing.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Sales skills

Communication skills

Diagnostic ability

Organizational skills

Microsoft software proficiency

Education

Valid driver's license

ASE Certification Preferred

Job description

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. This role can identify, troubleshoot, and assist with projects for DIY customers. It can source parts from multiple sources including special order, FDO, and second source. 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.
• Maintain store cleanliness: 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 / Certifications

• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Must have a valid driver's license
• ASE Certification Preferred, But Not Required

Compensation Range

18.15 USD PER HOUR - 19.96 USD PER HOUR

Benefits Information

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

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