Retail Parts ProStore 7622

Advance Auto Parts; Jefferson (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer is seeking a full-time sales associate in Jefferson, Georgia. The role requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, with responsibilities including customer interactions, sales goals achievement, and managing DIY services. Candidates should have 3–5 years of automotive parts experience, proven sales ability, and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of prior automotive parts experience.
• Proven sales ability with past experience in customer transaction fulfillment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals and service objectives.
• Manage DIY services including battery installation.

Skills

Automotive system knowledge

Customer service skills

Sales skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Parts lookup skills

Education

Valid driver’s license

ASE Certification (preferred)

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 can perform advanced identification, troubleshooting, and project assistance for DIY customers and source parts from numerous places, including special order, FDO, second source, etc. In-depth knowledge of the store inventory and maintenance processes is required. 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, and wiper installs
• Ensure high standards of customer service and store appearance
• Key holder responsibilities (task assignment, completion, safety, open/close duties)

Secondary Responsibilities

• Assist in store inventory processes: 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, and wiper installs

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
• 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, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, 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 customer transaction fulfillment.

Education & Credentials

Certificates, licenses, registrations. Must have a valid driver’s license.

ASE Certification

Preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands

Not specified.

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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