Retail Parts ProStore 6699

Advance Auto Parts; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 22,661 - 24,934; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits information available

Job summary

A retail automotive company is seeking a Retail Parts Pro in Danville, Illinois. The role involves supporting DIY customers with automotive parts knowledge and sales expertise. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in automotive parts and possess strong communication and sales skills. This full-time position offers a compensation range of $16.45 - $18.10 per hour.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience.
• Proven sales ability in customer transactions.
• Ability to read and interpret various documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide GAS2 selling experience for customers.
• Manage DIY services including battery installation.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals.

Skills

Automotive system knowledge

Friendly communication

Safety knowledge

Sales skills for DIY

Parts sourcing abilities

Education

Valid driver's license

ASE Certification (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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. It can identify, troubleshoot, and assist with advanced DIY projects, source parts from multiple vendors, and maintain 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.
• 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

• 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

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

Role requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, and repetitive movements typical of a retail environment.

Compensation Range

16.45 USD PER HOUR - 18.10 USD PER HOUR

Benefits Information

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

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Employment Type

Full‑time

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Job Function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail

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