Retail Parts ProStore 9351

Advance Auto Parts; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer in Melbourne, Florida, seeks a full-time sales professional with extensive automotive knowledge and exceptional customer service skills. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in automotive parts, proven sales ability, and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include achieving sales goals and managing DIY services effectively.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of prior automotive parts experience and proven sales ability.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work assorted days and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide GAS2 selling experience for DIY customer visits and calls.
• Achieve personal/store sales goals and service objectives.
• Manage DIY services including battery installations.

Skills

Automotive system knowledge

Customer communication

Sales skills

Inventory systems operation

Education

Valid driver's license

ASE certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

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, and can perform advanced identification, troubleshooting, and project assistance for DIY customers. The role sources parts from special order, FDO, second source, etc., and has 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, safety, open/close duties)

Secondary Responsibilities

• Assist in store inventory processes including truck putaway, shoot‑outs, cycle counts, back‑stock, etc.
• Maintain store cleanliness (floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot)
• Provide DIY services such as battery installation, testing, wiper installs, and more

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, including internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronics, 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; write simple correspondence
• Understand and execute written, oral, or diagram instructions
• Successfully complete the Parts Knowledge Assessment
• Use basic math accurately (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Use Microsoft Word and Excel effectively
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work assorted days, evenings, and weekends as needed

Prior Experience

3–5 years of prior automotive parts experience and 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.

Physical Demands

Position requires standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and performing routine manual tasks.

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.