Retail Parts ProStore 7889

Advance Auto Parts; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking a professional level sales associate. This role requires advanced knowledge of automotive systems and involves providing exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include managing DIY services and achieving sales goals. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of automotive parts experience and be effective in communication and customer relationship building.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience.
• Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions.
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Friendly communication

Parts and automotive system knowledge skills

Advanced selling skills for DIY

Strong organizational skills

Ability to locate and stock parts

Safety knowledge and skills

ASE P2 certified or ASE ready equivalent

Education

Valid driver's license

Ase Certification Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Job Description

Overview

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. The role has the ability for advanced identification, troubleshooting and project assistance for DIY customers. It involves sourcing from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc. The role 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

• 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 past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions.

Education & Certifications

• Must have a valid driver's license
• Ase Certification Preferred, but Not Required

Physical Demands

Physical demands are in line with typical retail and automotive parts roles.

EEO 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 or basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.