Retail Parts ProStore 8668

Advance Auto Parts; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 22,661 - 24,934; Full time

Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer in Loveland, Colorado, is looking for a full-time Retail Parts Pro who has extensive automotive system knowledge and strong sales skills. This mid-senior level position involves supporting DIY customers and managing inventory processes. Benefits include competitive compensation ranging from USD 16.45 to USD 18.10 per hour.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of automotive parts experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus).

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service during visits and calls.
• Manage DIY services including battery installation and testing.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Customer service skills

Sales ability

Parts knowledge

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

What is a Retail Parts Pro? The Retail Parts Pro is a professional‑level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions of the DIY business. This role has expert knowledge of store systems, advanced automotive system knowledge and part knowledge, advanced identification, trouble‑shooting and project assistance for DIY customers. The Retail Parts Pro can source parts from special orders, FDO, second source, etc., and has in‑depth knowledge of store inventory and maintenance processes. The 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.
• Keyholder 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 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 as a Retail Parts Pro

• 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 that Sets a Retail Parts Pro up for Success

3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience.

Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have a valid driver's license.

Ase Certification

ASE Certification Preferred, But Not Required.

Application Close Date

Advance Auto Parts will accept applications for 60 days from the Application Open Date.

Compensation Range

USD 16.45 per hour – USD 18.10 per hour.

Benefits Information

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

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