Retail Parts ProStore 7752

Advance Auto Parts; Powell (OH); On-site; USD 20,595 - 22,661; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer is seeking a Retail Parts Pro in Powell, Ohio. In this full-time role, you will utilize your expert automotive knowledge and customer service skills to support DIY customers. Responsibilities include selling products, managing inventory processes, and providing various DIY services. Compensation ranges from 14.95 to 16.45 USD per hour.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience.
• Speak and write English; Spanish a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules.
• Successfully complete the Parts Knowledge Assessment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Friendly communication

Ability to locate and stock parts

Safety knowledge and skills

Parts and automotive system knowledge skills

Advanced selling skills

Organizational skills

Education

Valid driver's license

ASE certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

What is a Retail Parts Pro? A 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 provide advanced identification, troubleshooting and project assistance for DIY customers, 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.
• 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 for 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.

Education and Certifications

Must have a valid driver's license. ASE certification preferred, but not required.

Compensation

14.95 USD PER HOUR – 16.45 USD PER HOUR

Benefits Information

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

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.