Commercial Parts Pro

Advance Auto Parts•Parker, CO

3d•$21 - $23

About The Position

The Commercial Parts Pro is a professional-level sales position supporting advanced commercial business functions. The position is responsible for profitable commercial business growth through customer retention and growth, and partners with the General Manager (GM) to manage Team Members. The role requires expert automotive systems and parts knowledge, the ability to source parts from multiple channels, and the ability to direct drivers to ensure timely and accurate deliveries. This is a full-time position. The position may work a mix of days, evenings, and weekends as needed. It is eligible for sales commission based on individual or store performance. The stated good-faith compensation estimate for a new team member is $20.75–$23.09 per hour; the rate offered depends on factors including location, experience, knowledge, education, leadership roles, skills, and any applicable shift differential. The employee predominantly walks or stands and may need to lift or move up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally. Work is usually indoors, with occasional outdoor work and exposure to weather, moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical-shock risks, explosives, and vibration. Noise is usually moderate.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of prior automotive parts experience is preferred, rather than stated as a requirement.
Proven sales ability and experience fulfilling customer transactions.
Formal or informal experience leading teams, including supervising daily tasks and working together to achieve goals.
Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability, including internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronic systems, and exhaust.
Ability to speak and write English, communicate effectively, and build strong relationships with customers, peers, and management.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals, and to write simple correspondence.
Ability to understand and execute written, oral, or diagram-form instructions.
Successful completion of the Parts Knowledge Assessment.
Ability to use basic math accurately, including arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel effectively.
Strong organizational, communication, listening, and problem-solving skills; ability to multitask and remain organized.
Understanding of commercial profitability concepts, competition, market opportunities, and customer prioritization.
Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed.
ASE P2 certification or equivalent ASE readiness is identified as a success factor; ASE certification is preferred but not required.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including walking or standing; talking and hearing; handling or feeling with hands and fingers; reaching; climbing or balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and lifting or moving the stated weights.
Vision abilities required include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 3 years of prior automotive parts experience.
Spanish language ability.
ASE certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain commercial customer relationships.
Provide a GAS2 selling experience to commercial customers.
Achieve personal and store sales goals and service objectives.
Provide day-to-day supervisory support for Team Members.
Collaborate with the GM on coaching and Team Member development needs.
Dispatch drivers and ensure delivery standards are achieved.
Maintain commercial stocking programs.
Build and maintain a network of second-source suppliers.
Maintain the core bank and commercial returns.
Maintain commercial credit accounts.
Partner with the GM to ensure proper driver coverage.
Locate and stock parts, operate inventory systems and store equipment, and use POS and parts lookup systems.
Source parts from multiple places, including special order, FDO, and second source.
Support commercial profitability, including considering competition, market opportunities, and customer prioritization; may work with the Commercial Account Manager to determine pricing discounts for specific commercial customers.