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Commercial Parts Pro Store 4703

Advance Auto Parts · Wausau, WI · Full time

Posted May 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you won back a customer who had stopped buying from you.

What they are checking: Whether they can find out why business left and earn it back, which is the heart of commercial retention.

Tell me about a time you had to correct a coworker who was also a friend.

What they are checking: Whether they can give honest feedback to a peer, since this role supervises people it also works next to every day.

This is a full-time role on the commercial side. Why commercial parts instead of retail counter work?

What they are checking: Whether they want the relationship and business-to-business side of the job, which takes different energy than walk-in retail.

What would you do

The phones won't stop ringing, there's a line at the counter and a shop is waiting on a quote. How do you keep every customer feeling taken care of?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay friendly and organized under pressure so no customer feels like an afterthought during a rush.

If you started at the Wausau store, how would you figure out which shops, dealers and fleets to go after first?

What they are checking: Whether they would study the local market and set priorities, instead of treating every possible account the same.

When the first hard cold snap hits in Wausau and every shop needs batteries and starters at once, how do you keep up?

What they are checking: Whether they plan ahead for seasonal spikes in stock and deliveries, so the store doesn't lose accounts on its busiest days.

About the work

A shop calls for front brake pads on a 2014 Silverado and isn't sure if it's a 1500 or a 2500. What do you ask before you pull anything?

What they are checking: Whether they nail down the vehicle details first, since a wrong part ties up a bay and costs the account.

The part a shop needs isn't in our store or the hub. Walk me through how you'd choose between special order, FDO and a second source supplier.

What they are checking: Whether they know the sourcing options well enough to weigh speed, cost and margin while the customer is waiting on the line.

Dispatching drivers is part of this job. How do you make sure deliveries are accurate and not just fast?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that a fast wrong delivery is worse than a slow right one, and have habits that catch errors first.

How would you keep the core bank and commercial returns under control so customers get their credits on time?

What they are checking: Whether they see cores and returns as money the customer is owed, and have steady habits to keep them accurate.

What does keeping up a commercial stocking program at a customer's shop involve, and how do you keep it from going stale?

What they are checking: Whether they know stocking programs need regular review of what sells, or the shop ends up with dead inventory.

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The full job description

As published by Advance Auto Parts.

Job Description Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions on the commercial side of the business. Position is responsible for profitable growth of the commercial business via customer retention and growth. Position partners with GM to manage Team Members. The role has expert knowledge of automotive system and part knowledge. The role has the ability to source from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc. The role has the ability to direct the drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Position is full time. Primary Responsibilities · Maintain commercial customer relationships · Provide GAS2 selling experience commercial customers · Achieve personal / store sales goals and service objectives · Provide day-to-day supervisory support for Team Members · Collaborate with GM on coaching and developmental needs for Team Members · Dispatch drivers ensuring 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 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 skills · 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 numerous places including 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 Necessary for Success as a Commercial 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 · Understand Commercial profitability concepts, including knowledge of competition, market opportunities, and customer prioritization (may work with the Commercial Account Manager to determine pricing discounts for specific Commercial customers) · Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed Prior Experience that Sets a Commercial Parts Pro up for Success A minimum of 3 years of prior automotive parts experience preferred Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions Formal or informal experience leading teams, including supervising daily tasks, and working together to achieve goals Education High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations ASE certification preferred, but not required Physical Demands The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will predominantly be walking or standing. The employee is required to be able to talk and hear, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually working inside; however, they will occasionally be outside and exposed to various weather conditions while performing such tasks as installing batteries and wiper blades. The employee is also occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment 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 and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. California Residents click below for Privacy Notice: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/disclosures

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