Commercial Parts Pro Store 8821

Job Description Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions on the commercial side of the business. The role is responsible for profitable growth of the commercial business via customer retention and growth and partners with the GM to manage team members. The position requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts and the ability to source from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc., and to direct drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. This is a full‑time role. Primary Responsibilities Maintain commercial customer relationships. Provide GAS2 selling experience to commercial customers. Achieve personal/store sales goals and service objectives. Provide day‑to‑day supervisory support for team members. Collaborate with GM on coaching and developmental needs for team members. Dispatch drivers ensuring delivery standards are achieved. Maintain commercial stocking programs. Build and maintain a network of second‑source suppliers. Secondary Responsibilities Maintain core bank and commercial returns. Maintain commercial credit accounts. Partner with GM to ensure proper driver coverage. 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. ASE P2 certified or ASE‑ready equivalent. Advanced solution, project, and product quality recommendation ability. Advanced selling skills for commercial customers. Ability to multi‑task and remain organized. Effective communication, listening, and problem‑solving skills. Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a Commercial Parts Professional Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability (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. Use Microsoft Office effectively (Word, Excel required). Strong organizational skills. Understand commercial profitability concepts, including knowledge of competition, market opportunities, and customer prioritization (may work with the Commercial Account Manager to determine pricing discounts for specific commercial customers). Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed. Prior Experience that Sets a Commercial Parts Professional up for Success A minimum of 3 years of prior automotive parts experience preferred. Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions. Formal or informal experience leading teams, including supervising daily tasks and working together to achieve goals. Education High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Certificates, Licenses, Registrations ASE Certification Preferred, but Not Required. Physical Demands The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will predominantly be walking or standing, may often lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. The employee must be able to talk and hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment is usually interior, but the employee may occasionally be outside and exposed to various weather conditions while performing tasks such as installing batteries and wiper blades. The employee is also occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. Noise levels are usually moderate. Benefits Position is eligible for sales commission based on individual or store performance. Legal and Equality 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. Other Job Information Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Sales and Business Development Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail #J-18808-Ljbffr Advance Auto Parts