Retail Parts ProStore 6746

Advance Auto Parts; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retail company in Texas is seeking a Retail Parts Pro to provide customer service and support for DIY customers. This role requires strong automotive system knowledge, sales ability, and customer relationship skills. Candidates should have 3-5 years of automotive parts experience and a valid driver's license. The position offers full-time hours with necessary responsibilities including managing inventory and ensuring high service standards.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of store systems and automotive systems.
• Ability to interact and build relationships with customers.
• Strong math skills for inventory and sales transactions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service to DIY customers.
• Achieve personal and store sales goals.
• Manage DIY part installation and testing services.

Skills

Automotive system knowledge

Customer service skills

Sales ability

Parts lookup skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Safety knowledge

Education

3-5 years automotive parts experience

Valid driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions of the DIY business. This role has expert knowledge of store systems, advanced automotive system knowledge and part knowledge, advanced identification, troubleshooting and project assistance for DIY customers. The role can source parts from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc., and 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.
• 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 and Certifications

• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Must have a valid driver's license

Physical Demands

Physical demands were not specified.

ASE Certification Preferred, But Not Required

ASE P2 certified or ASE ready equivalent preferred.

Legal Statement

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