Retail Parts ProStore 8061

Advance Auto Parts; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer is seeking a full-time Retail Parts Pro in Franklin, TN. The ideal candidate will possess expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, along with proven sales abilities. This role includes managing customer interactions, achieving sales goals, and ensuring excellent service standards. Candidates should have 3-5 years of automotive parts experience and a valid driver's license. ASE certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience.
• Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions.
• ASE P2 certified or ASE ready equivalent preferred.

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.
• Ensure high standards of customer service and store appearance.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Sales ability

Customer service skills

Inventory management

Diagnostic equipment usage

Communication skills

Education

Valid driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

POS systems

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 requires expert knowledge of store systems, advanced automotive system knowledge and parts knowledge. The candidate must have the ability for advanced identification, troubleshooting and project assistance for DIY customers, source from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc., and possess 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

• 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

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations. Must have a valid driver's license.

ASE Certification Preferred, But Not Required

ASE P2 certified or ASE ready equivalent.

Physical Demands

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

Equal Employment 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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail