Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions on the commercial side of the business. The position is responsible for profitable growth of the commercial business through customer retention and growth. Partners with the GM to manage Team Members and requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, the ability to source from various suppliers, and the ability to direct drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Full-time position.
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 to ensure 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
Ability to source from various suppliers, including special order, FDO, and second source
Advanced selling skills for commercial customers
Ability to multi-task and remain organized
Essential Job Skills
Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability including internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronics, and exhaust
Speak and write English (Spanish a plus) and communicate effectively with customers, peers and management
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals; write simple correspondence
Understand and execute instructions 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
Understand Commercial profitability concepts, including competition, market opportunities, and customer prioritization; may work with the Commercial Account Manager to determine pricing and discounts for specific Commercial customers
Work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed
Prior Experience 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, 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 employee will predominantly walk or stand, talk and hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Requires close, distance, color, and depth vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment Environment is primarily inside, with occasional outside exposure to weather conditions while installing batteries and wiper blades. Periodic exposure to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.
Position is eligible for sales commission based on individual or store performance.
Application Close Date: Advance Auto Parts will accept applications for 60 days from the Application Open Date.
Compensation 19.95 USD per hour – 21.95 USD per hour.
Benefits Information https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits
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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 to ensure 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
Ability to source from various suppliers, including special order, FDO, and second source
Advanced selling skills for commercial customers
Ability to multi-task and remain organized
Essential Job Skills
Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability including internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronics, and exhaust
Speak and write English (Spanish a plus) and communicate effectively with customers, peers and management
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals; write simple correspondence
Understand and execute instructions 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
Understand Commercial profitability concepts, including competition, market opportunities, and customer prioritization; may work with the Commercial Account Manager to determine pricing and discounts for specific Commercial customers
Work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed
Prior Experience 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, 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 employee will predominantly walk or stand, talk and hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Requires close, distance, color, and depth vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment Environment is primarily inside, with occasional outside exposure to weather conditions while installing batteries and wiper blades. Periodic exposure to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.
Position is eligible for sales commission based on individual or store performance.
Application Close Date: Advance Auto Parts will accept applications for 60 days from the Application Open Date.
Compensation 19.95 USD per hour – 21.95 USD per hour.
Benefits Information https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits
California Residents Click Below For Privacy Notice: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/disclosures
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.
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