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Retail Parts Pro Store 6572

Advance Auto Parts · Champaign, IL · 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 helped a customer with a repair project they weren't sure they could do themselves.

What they are checking: Whether they can coach a do-it-yourselfer honestly, including telling them when a job needs a shop.

How do you work toward a personal sales goal without pushing products the customer doesn't need?

What they are checking: Whether they sell by matching needs, which builds repeat DIY customers instead of returns and complaints.

Tell me about a time you had three customers waiting and the phone ringing. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and fair under a rush, which is a normal evening or weekend at a parts counter.

This job requires evenings and weekends. How does that fit your life, and how have you handled a similar schedule before?

What they are checking: Whether they will reliably show up for the shifts that matter most, since most DIY traffic comes outside weekday hours.

What would you do

You're the key holder closing the store tonight and one team member keeps disappearing from their tasks. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can direct peers with authority and still get the store closed safely and on time.

A customer brings back a part they say is defective, but it looks like it was installed wrong. How do you handle it?

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

A customer asks you to install wipers in the rain in the parking lot, and two people are waiting inside. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they balance free DIY services against counter coverage without leaving anyone feeling ignored.

About the work

A customer walks in and says their car cranks but won't start. What questions do you ask before you point them to a part?

What they are checking: Whether they diagnose before selling, since a wrong part means a return, a lost sale and an annoyed customer.

Walk me through how you'd test a battery at the counter and what you'd tell a customer whose battery tests fine but their car still won't start.

What they are checking: Whether they understand the starting and charging system well enough to look past the battery to the alternator or connections.

The part a customer needs isn't on the shelf. How do you decide between a special order, FDO, or a second source?

What they are checking: Whether they can weigh speed, cost and certainty to keep a sale instead of sending the customer down the street.

When a truck comes in, how do you approach put-away, back stock and cycle counts so the inventory stays accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they see that accurate counts drive what the system says is in stock, and therefore whether sales get made.

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The full job description

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Job Description 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. 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 • 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 Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must have a valid driver's license ASE certification preferred, but not required Physical Demands 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 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. 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: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits California Residents click below for Privacy Notice: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/disclosures

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