Commercial Parts Pro Store

Overview

Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions on the commercial side of the business. The role is responsible for profitable growth of the commercial business via customer retention and growth. The position partners with the GM to manage Team Members. The role requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, and the ability to source from multiple channels (special order, FDO, second source, etc.).

The role may direct drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. This is a full-time position.

• Maintain commercial customer relationships
• Provide GAS2 selling experience to commercial customers
• Aim to achieve personal/store sales goals and service objectives
• Provide day-to-day supervisory support for Team Members
• Collaborate with the GM on coaching and developmental needs for Team Members
• Dispatch drivers to ensure delivery standards are met
• Maintain commercial stocking programs
• Build and maintain a network of second-source suppliers

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

• 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 certification or ASE-ready equivalent
• Advanced solution, project and product quality recommendation ability
• Ability to source from multiple channels including special order, FDO, second source, etc.
• Advanced selling skills for commercial customers
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized

• Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability (engine, suspension, brakes, electronic, exhaust, etc.)
• Speak and write English;
  Spanish a plus; effective communication and relationship-building with customers, peers and management
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and manuals; ability to write simple correspondence
• Understand and execute instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Successful completion of the Parts Knowledge Assessment
• Basic math skills; use of math in all units of measure
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong organizational skills
• Understanding of Commercial profitability concepts and pricing discussions for Commercial customers (may involve pricing discounts with the Commercial Account Manager)
• Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed

• A minimum of 3 years of prior automotive parts experience preferred
• Proven sales ability with experience fulfilling customer transactions
• Formal or informal experience leading teams and coordinating daily tasks to achieve goals

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

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The role involves standing/walking, talking and hearing, and use of hands to handle or feel; reaching with hands and arms; climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Vision requirements include close, distance, color, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Typically indoors; may occasionally be outdoors and exposed to weather conditions while performing tasks such as installing batteries and wiper blades. Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

Compensation Range: 16.45 USD per hour – 18.10 USD per hour

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

Benefits information:

California Residents:
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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, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state or local protected class.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Sales and Business Development
• Industries:
  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail

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