Commercial Parts Pro at Advance Auto Parts

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Automotive RetailIndustries

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
ASE P2 certified or ASE ready equivalent (ASE certification preferred)
Minimum of 3 years of prior automotive parts experience preferred
Proven sales ability with experience in fulfillment of customer transactions
Formal or informal experience leading teams, including supervising daily tasks
Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability (internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronic, exhaust, etc.)
Parts and automotive system knowledge skills
Ability to source from numerous places (special order, FDO, second source, etc.)
Advanced selling skills for commercial customers
Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively
Ability to read and interpret documents (safety rules, parts catalogs, etc.)
Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide with whole numbers, fractions, decimals)
Use Microsoft software effectively (Word, Excel required)
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Understand commercial profitability concepts (competition, market opportunities, customer prioritization)
Ability to work days, evenings, and weekends as needed
Successfully complete Parts Knowledge Assessment

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
Maintain core bank and commercial returns
Maintain commercial credit accounts
Partner with GM to ensure proper driver coverage

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

automotive parts knowledgeASE P2 certifiedinventory systemsPOS systemsparts lookup systemssales skillscustomer relationship managementdriver dispatchspecial order sourcingcommercial stocking programsproblem solving

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This is a full-time position.

Is remote work an option for the Commercial Parts Pro role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Commercial Parts Pro position?

Required skills include expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, advanced selling skills for commercial customers, ability to source parts from special order, FDO, second source, etc., ASE P2 certified or equivalent, and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

What does the team structure look like for this role?

The position partners with the GM to manage Team Members, provides day-to-day supervisory support, collaborates on coaching and developmental needs, and ensures proper driver coverage.

What makes a strong candidate for the Commercial Parts Pro role?

Strong candidates demonstrate friendly communication, parts and automotive system knowledge, advanced selling and sourcing skills, ability to multi-task, effective problem-solving, and successfully complete the Parts Knowledge Assessment.