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Commercial Parts Pro Store 2340

Advance Auto Parts, Chester, Virginia, United States, 23836

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Professional level sales position supporting advanced functions on the commercial side of the business. The role is responsible for profitable growth of the commercial business through customer retention and growth. The candidate will partner with the GM to manage team members, bring expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, source from multiple suppliers, and direct drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Position is full‑time.

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 met

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 & Essential Job Skills

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 source from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc.

Ability to multi‑task and remain organized

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication, listening, and problem‑solving skills

Use Microsoft software effectively (Word, Excel required)

Understand commercial profitability concepts, competition, market opportunities, and customer prioritization

Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed

Qualifications

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

High school diploma or GED

Ase certification preferred but not required

Physical Demands Predominantly walking or standing. Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally. Must be able to talk, hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment Typically inside; occasionally outside with exposure to weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. Noise level usually moderate.

Position is eligible for sales commission based on individual or store performance.

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, or basis of disability or any other protected class.

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