retail parts pro

Advance Stores Company • Columbia, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Parts Pro is a professional-level sales position designed to support advanced functions of the DIY business. This role requires expert knowledge of store systems, advanced automotive systems, and parts. Key responsibilities include advanced identification, troubleshooting, and project assistance for DIY customers, as well as the ability to source parts from various channels like special order, FDO, and second source. The position also demands in-depth knowledge of store inventory and maintenance processes. This is a full-time role.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of automotive systems, and diagnostic ability to include: internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronic, exhaust, etc.
• Speak and write English; 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
• 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience
• Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions
• Must have a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Spanish a plus
• ASE certification preferred, but not required

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)
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed