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Commercial Parts Pro Store 4434

Advance Auto Parts, Windham, Connecticut, us, 06280

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Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions on the commercial side of the business. The role is responsible for the profitable growth of the commercial business through customer retention and growth, partnering with the GM to manage team members. Expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts is required, with the ability to source from multiple channels—special order, FDO, second source, etc.—and to direct drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. This is a full‑time position.

Primary Responsibilities

Maintain commercial customer relationships

Provide GAS2 selling experience to commercial customers

Achieve personal/store sales goals and service objectives

Offer day‑to‑day supervisory support for team members

Collaborate with the 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 the 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 multiple channels (special order, FDO, second source, etc.)

Advanced selling skills for commercial customers

Ability to multi‑task and remain organized

Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a Commercial Parts Pro

Working knowledge of automotive systems, and diagnostic ability including 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; draft simple correspondence

Understand and execute written, oral, or diagram instructions

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 knowledge of competition, market opportunities, and customer prioritization

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

Prior Experience that Sets a Commercial Parts Pro 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 achieving collective 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 be walking or standing, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds is required. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The employee usually works inside, with occasional outside exposure to weather conditions while installing batteries and wiper blades. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration may occur. Noise levels are usually moderate.

Compensation Range 19.95 USD PER HOUR – 21.95 USD PER HOUR

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 federal, state or local protected class.

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