Retail Parts Pro, Automotive Sales & Diagnostics
Overview
You'll own the DIY customer experience at a high-volume Advance Auto Parts store in Houston, TX, driving sales and service outcomes from day one. You'll pair deep automotive knowledge with POS systems and diagnostic tools to solve complex part and repair challenges. Working alongside a skilled store team, you'll manage key holder duties and inventory processes. What sets this role apart is the focus on advanced troubleshooting and sourcing, making you the go-to expert for DIY customers.
What You'll Do8
- 1Drive DIY sales by guiding customers through part selection and project solutions on the sales floor and over the phone.
- 2Hit personal and store sales goals through proactive engagement and advanced selling techniques.
- 3Perform battery installation, wiper installs, and other hands-on DIY services using diagnostic equipment.
- 4Keep the store customer-ready by enforcing appearance standards and a clean, safe environment.
- 5Own key holder duties: open and close the store, assign tasks, and ensure safety protocols.
- 6Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, truck put away, and back stock management.
- 7Source parts from special order, FDO, and second-source channels to fulfill unique customer needs.
- 8Build lasting relationships with customers, peers, and management through clear communication.
Requirements8
- 13-5 years of prior automotive parts experience, with proven sales ability.
- 2Working knowledge of automotive systems: internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronics, and exhaust.
- 3Fluency in English; Spanish is a plus.
- 4Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating manuals, parts catalogs, and procedure guides.
- 5Pass the Parts Knowledge Assessment and use basic math with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
- 6Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel for reporting and inventory tasks.
- 7Valid driver's license and ability to work days, evenings, and weekends.
- 8ASE certification preferred but not required.
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