Retail Parts ProStore 8187

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

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer is seeking a full-time sales professional in Florence, Kentucky. The role requires expertise in automotive systems, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to meet sales goals. Candidates should have 3–5 years of automotive parts experience and familiarity with diagnostic equipment. ASE certification is preferred but not required. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of prior automotive parts experience.
• Proven sales ability with experience in fulfilling customer transactions.

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.
• Ensure high standards of customer service.

Skills

Friendly communication

Parts and automotive system knowledge

Advanced selling skills for DIY

Strong organizational skills

Education

Valid driver's license

ASE certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

POS and parts lookup systems

Diagnostic equipment

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. It provides advanced identification, troubleshooting and project assistance for DIY customers, sources parts from multiple vendors, and maintains in‑depth knowledge of 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.
• 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 including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot.
• Provide DIY services such as battery installation, testing, wiper installs.

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.
• Expertise with 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 (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.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals; 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 Office effectively (Word, Excel required).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Work a variety of days, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Prior Experience

• 3–5 years of prior automotive parts experience.
• Proven sales ability with experience in fulfilling customer transactions.

Education & Certifications

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.