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Commercial Parts Pro Store 7339

Advance Auto Parts, Town Line, New York, United States

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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 through customer retention and expansion, partnering with the General Manager to manage and develop team members. Requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, and the ability to source items from special order, FDO, second source, etc., as well as directing 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

Provide day‑to‑day supervisory support for team members

Collaborate with GM on coaching and development for team members

Dispatch drivers to ensure 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

Friendly communication

Ability to locate and stock parts

Safety knowledge and skills

Operating inventory systems and store equipment

Parts and automotive system knowledge

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

Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a Commercial Parts Pro

Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability (internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronics, exhaust)

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

Understands and executes written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions

Successfully complete the Parts Knowledge Assessment

Use basic math accurately: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division 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 discounts for specific commercial customers)

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

Prior Experience that Sets a Commercial Parts Pro up for Success

Minimum of 3 years of prior automotive parts experience (preferred)

Proven sales ability with experience fulfilling customer transactions

Formal or informal experience leading teams, including supervising daily tasks and working together to achieve goals

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

ASE Certification Preferred, But Not Required

Physical Demands

Predominantly walking or standing; uses hands and fingers to handle or feel; reaches with hands and arms; climbs, balances; stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls.

Frequently lifts or moves up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Primary indoor work; occasional outdoor 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.

Noise level usually moderate.

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

Compensation Range USD 19.95 per hour – USD 21.95 per hour.

Benefits Benefits information available on the company website.

Employment Details

Seniority level:

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:

Sales and Business Development

Industries:

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail

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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