Retail Parts ProStore 8880

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

Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer is seeking a Retail Parts Pro to support DIY customers by providing expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts. The position involves managing sales goals, ensuring high customer service standards, and performing advanced troubleshooting. Ideal candidates have strong automotive knowledge and sales experience. This is a full-time opportunity in Ashburn, Virginia.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience.
• Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions.
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus).

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.

Skills

Working knowledge of automotive systems

Friendly communication

Safety knowledge and skills

Expert at testing and diagnostic equipment

Advanced selling skills for DIY

Education

Valid driver's license

ASE certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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. The role can perform advanced identification, troubleshooting and project assistance for DIY customers, source parts from special order, FDO, second source, etc., and possesses 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 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, fronts, dusting, parking lot
• Provide DIY services such as 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
• 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 measurement, 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

Education / Certifications

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

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.