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Retail Parts Pro

Advance Auto Parts

Scotch Plains, NJFull-time$18.85–20.98/hrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18.85–20.98/hr
Location
Scotch Plains, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ASE P2 Certified Or ASE Ready EquivalentValid Driver's License

Job overview

Advance Auto Parts is hiring a Retail Parts Pro. The Retail Parts Pro is a professional-level sales position supporting the DIY business, with expert knowledge of store systems and advanced automotive systems. This role involves advanced identification, troubleshooting, and project assistance for DIY customers, and requires in-depth knowledge of store inventory and maintenance processes. The Parts Pro can source parts from numerous places, including special orders.

Key focus areas include Provide GAS2 selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls, Achieve personal/store sales goals and service objectives, and Manage DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs.

Successful candidates bring 3-5 Years Automotive Parts Experience, Valid Driver's License, and English Fluency. Important skills include Advanced Automotive System Knowledge, Part Knowledge, Advanced Identification, Troubleshooting, Project Assistance, and Special Order Sourcing.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Advanced Automotive System KnowledgePart KnowledgeAdvanced IdentificationTroubleshootingProject AssistanceSpecial Order SourcingFDO SourcingSecond Source SourcingStore Inventory KnowledgeInventory Maintenance ProcessesGAS2 Selling ExperienceAchieve Personal Sales GoalsAchieve Store Sales GoalsAchieve Service ObjectivesManage DIY ServicesCustomer ServiceStore Appearance StandardsTask AssignmentTask CompletionSafetyOpen/Close DutiesFriendly CommunicationLocate PartsStock PartsOperating Inventory SystemsOperating Store EquipmentParts and Automotive System KnowledgeOperating POS SystemsParts Lookup SystemsTesting and Diagnostic Equipment for DIY ServicesAdvanced Solution RecommendationProject Quality RecommendationProduct Quality RecommendationAdvanced Parts LookupAdvanced SourcingAdvanced Selling Skills for DIYWorking Knowledge of Automotive SystemsDiagnostic AbilityInternal Engine KnowledgeSuspension KnowledgeBrakes KnowledgeElectronic KnowledgeExhaust KnowledgeSpeak EnglishWrite EnglishCommunicate EffectivelyBuild Strong Relationships With CustomersBuild Strong Relationships With PeersBuild Strong Relationships With ManagementRead and Interpret Documents

Qualifications

ASE P2 Certified or ASE Ready EquivalentParts Knowledge AssessmentValid Driver's License3-5 Years Prior Automotive Parts ExperienceProven Sales AbilityPast Experience in Fulfillment of Customer TransactionsASE Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Full job description

Job Description 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.

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

  • Provide GAS2 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

  • 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 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

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.

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. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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:

https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits

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