Retail Parts ProStore 1203

Advance Auto Parts Inc.; City of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retail company in London is seeking a Retail Parts Pro to provide exceptional service to DIY customers. This full-time role involves advanced automotive knowledge, achieving sales goals, and managing inventory processes. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in automotive parts, strong communication skills, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of automotive parts experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete Parts Knowledge Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service for DIY customer visits and phone calls.
• Achieve personal and store sales goals.
• Manage DIY services including battery installation.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Sales skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Basic math skills

Education

Valid driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

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. It can provide advanced identification, troubleshooting and project assistance for DIY customers, source parts from special order, FDO, second source, etc., and has in-depth knowledge of 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

• Must have a valid driver's license

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• ASE Certification Preferred, But Not Required

Physical Demands

Physical Demands details are not specified in the posting.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail

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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