Retail Parts ProStore 7653

Advance Auto Parts; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 25,003 - 27,496; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer is seeking a qualified professional for a sales position in South Plainfield, NJ. The role demands expertise in automotive systems, strong customer service abilities, and 3-5 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality DIY service and ensure store standards are met. Competitive compensation of $18.15 to $19.96 per hour included.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience.
• Ability to provide GA2 selling experience for customers.
• Must have strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide DIY services including battery installation.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals.
• Ensure customer service and store appearance standards.

Skills

Expert automotive system knowledge

Customer service skills

Strong communication

Diagnostic abilities

Sales skills

Parts lookup skills

Education

Valid driver's license

ASE Certification Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Professional level sales position supporting advanced functions of the DIY business. The role requires expert knowledge of store systems, advanced automotive system knowledge, and parts.

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 experience fulfilling customer transactions.

Education & Certifications

• Valid driver's license
• ASE Certification Preferred, but not required

Compensation Range

18.15 USD per hour – 19.96 USD per hour.

Benefits Information

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

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail