Retail Parts ProStore 6779

Advance Auto Parts; Flushing (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer seeks a Retail Parts Pro in Flushing, Michigan. The position requires a solid background in automotive systems and parts knowledge, with responsibilities including customer interactions, sales, and management of DIY services. Previous automotive experience of 3-5 years is preferred. Candidates should excel in communication and organizational skills. This is a full-time job offering opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license.
• 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience.
• Proven sales ability with experience in customer transactions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (Spanish a plus).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Automotive system knowledge

Sales ability

Customer relationship building

Parts sourcing

Basic math skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Valid driver's license

3-5 years of automotive parts experience

Job description

Job Description

What is a 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 perform advanced identification, troubleshooting, and project assistance for DIY customers, source parts from multiple locations 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, including diagnostics of 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

Must have a valid driver's license

ASE Certification Preferred, But Not Required

Physical Demands

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail

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