Commercial Parts Pro Store 6179 in London

Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions on the commercial side of the business. Responsible for profitable growth of the commercial business through customer retention and growth. Partners with the GM to manage team members. Requires expert knowledge of automotive systems and parts, the ability to source from various channels (special order, FDO, second source, etc.), and the capability to direct drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Full‐time position.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships
• Provide GAS2 selling experience to commercial customers
• 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 achieved
• Maintain commercial stocking programs
• Build and maintain a network of second‐source suppliers

Secondary Responsibilities

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

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
• Operating POS and parts lookup systems
• ASE P2 certified or ASE ready equivalent
• Advanced solution, project and product quality recommendation ability
• Ability to source from various channels (special order, FDO, second source, etc.)
• Advanced selling skills for commercial customers
• Ability to multi‐task and remain organized
• Effective communication, listening, and problem‐solving skills.

Essential Job Skills

• Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability (e.g., internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronics, exhaust)
• English language proficiency (Spanish a plus); effective verbal and written communication 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
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong organizational skills
• Understanding of commercial profitability concepts, competition, market opportunities, and customer prioritization
• Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed

Prior Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of automotive parts experience (preferred).
• Proven sales ability in fulfillment of customer transactions.
• Formal or informal experience leading teams, supervising daily tasks, and achieving goals.

Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• ASE certification preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands

Work predominantly involves walking or standing. Acts of talking, hearing, hand and finger use, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling are required. Frequently lifts/moves up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.

Work Environment

Typically performed indoors; occasionally outdoors and exposed to weather conditions while performing tasks such as installing batteries and wiper blades. May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

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

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, or basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.