Retail Parts Pro Store 4945
Advance Auto Parts · Raleigh, NC · 2 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
About the Role
Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions of the DIY business. The role has expert knowledge of store systems, advanced automotive system knowledge, and part knowledge. This role can perform advanced identification, troubleshooting, and project assistance for DIY customers, and source parts from numerous places including special order, FDO, and second source. The role also has in-depth knowledge of store inventory and maintenance processes. Position is full time.
Responsibilities
- Provide GAS2 selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls
- Achieve personal and store sales goals and service objectives
- Manage DIY services including battery installation, testing, and wiper installs
- Ensure high standards of customer service and store appearance
- Perform key holder responsibilities (task assignment and completion, safety, open/close duties)
- Assist in store inventory processes including truck put away, shoot outs, cycle counts, and back stock
- Maintain store cleanliness including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, and parking lot
Qualifications
- Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability (internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronic, exhaust, etc.)
- Ability to 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 instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals
- Successfully complete the Parts Knowledge Assessment
- Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Proficient in Microsoft software (Word, Excel required)
- Strong organizational skills
- Valid driver’s license
Skills
- 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
- Expertise with testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services
- ASE P2 certified or ASE ready equivalent
- Advanced solution, project, and product quality recommendation ability
- Advanced parts lookup and sourcing
- Advanced selling skills for DIY
Preferred Experience
- 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience
- Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions
Schedule
Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed.