Retail Parts ProStore 8127

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in Katy, Texas is seeking a Retail Parts Pro to provide expert sales support in their stores. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of automotive parts experience, a valid driver's license, and exceptional customer service skills. The role involves managing DIY services, achieving sales goals, and maintaining store standards. Join a dynamic team dedicated to customer satisfaction and automotive excellence.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience.
• Proficient in English; Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to use Microsoft software effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide GAS2 selling experience.
• Manage DIY services including battery installation.
• Ensure high standards of customer service.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Customer service skills

Sales ability

Diagnostic skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Parts lookup skills

Education

Valid driver's license

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Job Description

What is a Retail Parts Pro? 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.

This role has the ability for advanced identification, troubleshooting, and project assistance for DIY customers. The role has the ability to source 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

• 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

Physical Demands

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