What is a Retail Parts Pro

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 has the ability for advanced identification, trouble shooting and project assistance for DIY customers. The role has the ability to source from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc. The role has in-depth knowledge of the store inventory and maintenance processes. Position is full time.
Primary Responsibilities
- Facilitate selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls
- Achieve personal / store sales goals and service objectives
- Manage DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.
- Ensure high standards of customer service and store appearance standards
- Key holder responsibilities (task assignment and completion, safety, open/close duties)
Secondary Responsibilities
- Assist in store inventory processes including truck put away, shoot outs, cycle counts, back stock, etc.
- Store Cleanliness including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot
- Provide DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.
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
- Expert at testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services
- Advanced solution, project and product quality recommendation ability
- Advanced parts lookup and sourcing
- Advanced selling skills for DIY
Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a Retail Parts Pro
- Working knowledge of automotive systems, and diagnostic ability to include: 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; ability to write simple correspondence
- Understand and execute instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- 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
- Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed
Prior Experience that Sets a Retail Parts Pro up for Success
3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience
Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions
Education

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have a valid driver's license
ASE certification preferred, but not required
Physical Demands

" Application Close Date: Advance Auto Parts will accept applications for 60 days from the Application Open Date"

Compensation Range

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).

Benefits: 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. Find out more by visiting:

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Facilitate selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls - Achieve personal / store sales goals and service objectives - Manage DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc. - Ensure high standards of customer service and store appearance standards - Key holder responsibilities (task assignment and completion, safety, open/close duties)Secondary Responsibilities - Assist in store inventory processes including truck put away, shoot outs, cycle counts, back stock, etc. - Store Cleanliness including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot - Provide DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc. 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 - Expert at testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services - Advanced solution, project and product quality recommendation ability - Advanced parts lookup and sourcing - Advanced selling skills for DIY - Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a Retail Parts Pro - Working knowledge of automotive systems, and diagnostic ability to include: 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; ability to write simple correspondence - Understand and execute instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form - 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 - Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed. Prior Experience that Sets a Retail Parts Pro up for Success 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience. Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions. Education. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations. Must have a valid driver's license. ASE certification preferred, but not required. Physical Demands" Application Close Date: Advance Auto Parts will accept applications for 60 days from the Application Open Date"Compensation Range. 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). Benefits: 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. Find out more by visiting: California Residents click below for Privacy Notice:

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