Retail Parts ProStore 6622

Advance Auto Parts; Paris (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent automotive parts retailer in Paris, Maine, is seeking a Professional Level Sales Associate to provide advanced support to DIY customers. This role requires expertise in store systems and automotive parts, alongside strong customer service skills. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience and a valid driver's license. This is a full-time position that offers dynamic responsibilities including managing services and ensuring store appearance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience required.
• Proven sales ability and experience in customer transactions.
• Must communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service during DIY customer visits.
• Manage DIY services like battery installation and testing.
• Support store inventory processes and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Automotive system knowledge

Customer communication

Parts lookup systems

Basic math skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Valid driver's license

ASE Certification

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. It requires advanced identification, troubleshooting, and project assistance for DIY customers. The role must source parts from multiple venues, such as special order, FDO, second source, etc., and has 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 and store sales goals and service objectives.
• Manage DIY services including battery installation, testing, and wiper installs.
• Ensure high standards of customer service and store appearance.
• Key holder responsibilities: task assignment and completion, safety, and open/close duties.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Assist in store inventory processes including truck put‑away, shoot‑outs, cycle counts, and back stock.
• Maintain store cleanliness (floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot).
• Provide DIY services such as battery installation, testing, and wiper installs.

Success Factors

• Friendly communication.
• Ability to locate and stock parts.
• Knowledge and skill in safety procedures.
• Operating inventory systems and store equipment.
• Parts and automotive system knowledge.
• Operating POS and parts lookup systems.
• Expertise with 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 for internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronics, 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; 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, 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 & Credentials

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• ASE Certification Preferred, but Not Required.

Physical Demands

Physical demands will be described in the job details. California residents, click the link for privacy notice: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/disclosures.

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.