Retail Parts ProStore 8814

Advance Auto Parts; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail automotive parts company in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is seeking a Retail Parts Pro to enhance customer service and achieve sales goals. The role requires strong knowledge of automotive systems and prior experience in parts sales. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a valid driver's license. This full-time position offers a chance to further develop sales and management abilities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience.
• Proven sales ability in fulfillment of customer transactions.
• ASE certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide GAS2 selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals.
• Manage DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Customer service skills

Sales ability

Communication skills

Inventory management skills

Education

Valid driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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 can 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

Ase Certification Preferred, But Not Required.

Physical Demands

Physical demands information not included here; please refer to position description.

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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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