Jobs · Business Development · Illinois

Commercial Parts Pro Store 7147

Advance Auto Parts · St Charles, IL · 2 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time

About the role

A professional level sales position within the commercial side of the business, responsible for profitable growth through customer retention and expansion. Partners with the General Manager to manage Team Members. Requires expertise in automotive systems and parts knowledge, sourcing capabilities, and dispatching drivers.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain commercial customer relationships
  • Provide GAS2 selling experience to commercial customers
  • Achieve personal and 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 timely and accurate delivery
  • Maintain commercial stocking programs
  • Build and maintain a network of second-source suppliers

Secondary Responsibilities

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

Success Factors

  • Friendly communication
  • Safety knowledge and skills
  • Operating inventory systems and store equipment
  • Parts and automotive system knowledge
  • Operating POS and Parts lookup systems
  • Advanced solution, project, and product quality recommendation ability
  • Advanced selling skills for commercial customers
  • Ability to multi-task and remain organized
  • Effective communication, listening, and problem-solving skills

Essential Job Skills

  • Necessary for success as a Commercial Parts Pro: working knowledge of automotive systems, diagnostic ability, communication, writing, reading, math, and use of Microsoft software
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Understanding of commercial profitability concepts
  • Prior automotive parts experience preferred
  • Proven sales ability
  • Formal or informal experience leading teams

Education and Certifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • ASE Certification preferred, but not required

Physical Demands

  • Walking and standing
  • Talking and hearing
  • Handling or feeling objects
  • Reaching with hands and arms
  • Climbing or balancing
  • Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
  • Lifting and moving up to 50 pounds
  • Lifting and moving up to 100 pounds occasionally

Work Environment

  • Usually indoors
  • Exposure to various weather conditions
  • Exposure to moving mechanical parts
  • Exposure to high, precarious places
  • Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
  • Exposure to risk of electrical shock
  • Exposure to explosives
  • Exposure to vibration
  • Exposure to noise levels

Compensation and Benefits

The good faith estimate for this role is between 18.85 USD and 20.98 USD per hour for a new team member. The rate offered depends on a number of factors, including geographic location, experience in retail, automotive knowledge, education, leadership roles, and other skillsets ideal for this position and shift differential (if applicable).

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Advance Auto Parts offers a comprehensive health and wellness benefits program to improve the way of life for our Team Members and those who mean the most to them: their families. Visit this link for more information.

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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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