Retail Parts ProStore 7490

Advance Auto Parts; Philippi (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major automotive retail company in West Virginia is seeking a full-time sales professional. This mid-senior-level position requires strong automotive knowledge and Sales skills to assist DIY customers with their needs. Responsibilities include managing customer interactions, achieving sales goals, and maintaining high service standards. Experience in automotive sales is essential, and a valid driver's license is mandatory. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a passion for customer service.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships.
• Expert at testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Automotive system knowledge

Customer service

Sales ability

Parts and automotive knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Valid driver's license

ASE Certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Professional level sales position supporting advanced functions of the DIY business. The role requires expert knowledge of store systems, advanced automotive system knowledge, and extensive part knowledge. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, project assistance for DIY customers, sourcing from special order, FDO, second sources, and in-depth understanding 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.
• 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

• Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability (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, 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 (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing in all units of measure, whole numbers, fractions, decimals).
• Use Microsoft software (Word, Excel).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, 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.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail

Equal Opportunity 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 and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.