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Bilingual Retail Parts Pro (English/Spanish)

Advance Auto Parts · Franklin Park, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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About your past

Tell me about a time you helped a customer who felt nervous doing their own repair.

What they are checking: Whether they can coach a do-it-yourselfer with patience and honesty about what the job really takes.

How do you work toward personal and store sales goals without pushing products people don't need?

What they are checking: Whether they sell by solving problems, which builds repeat business in a neighborhood store.

Tell me about a time you had to translate or explain something for a coworker and a customer who didn't share a language.

What they are checking: Whether they can bridge language gaps smoothly so customers feel served and coworkers feel supported.

This is a full-time role. What would make you want to stay and grow at a parts store?

What they are checking: Whether they see this as a career step with a future, since a pro level role takes time to master.

What would you do

A customer explains in Spanish that their check engine light is on and the car is running rough. How do you help them figure out what's going on?

What they are checking: Whether they can troubleshoot in either language and guide a DIY customer to the right parts.

You're the key holder opening the store and one employee hasn't shown up. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can take charge of opening duties, task assignments and safety when things go wrong.

How do you balance helping a customer with an involved project against keeping the line moving?

What they are checking: Whether they can give real help without letting other customers wait too long.

A customer insists a part is defective, but you think it was installed wrong. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can protect store policy while keeping the customer's trust and respect.

About the work

How would you explain to a customer, in English or Spanish, the difference between a bad battery and a bad alternator?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain a technical diagnosis simply and accurately in both languages.

The part a customer needs isn't in stock. How do you decide between special order, FDO and second source?

What they are checking: Whether they know the sourcing options well enough to keep the sale instead of losing the customer.

What's your approach to keeping inventory accurate during truck put away and cycle counts?

What they are checking: Whether they see that accurate counts decide whether the system shows a part in stock when a customer needs it.

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The full job description

As published by Advance Auto Parts.

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. 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 • Facilitate 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 • 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 -BILINGUAL IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH IS REQUIRED!!! -Education Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must have a valid driver's license ASE certification preferred, but not required Physical Demands 

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 Compensation Range The good faith estimate for this role is between 17.15 USD and 19.08 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: Advance Auto Parts-Home California Residents click below for Privacy Notice: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/disclosures

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