Full-Time
Retail Parts Pro
Advance Auto Parts
10,001+ employees
Automotive aftermarket parts retailer
Compensation Overview
$18.85 - $20.98/hr
Stanhope, NJ, USA
In Person
On-site location in Ledgewood, New Jersey.
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- 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience
- Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions
- Must have a valid driver's license
- ASE certification preferred, but not required
- Working knowledge of automotive systems, and diagnostic ability to include: internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronic, exhaust, etc.
- Speak and write English (Spanish a plus)
- 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
- 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)
- 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.
- ASE certification preferred, but not required
- Spanish language skills (in addition to English) are desirable
Advance Auto Parts supplies automotive aftermarket parts and accessories to both professional installers and DIY customers through thousands of stores in North America. Its product lineup includes replacement parts, maintenance items, and car accessories for cars, vans, and light trucks, sold in-store and online with staff guidance to help customers select the right parts. The company differs from many competitors through its extensive store network, broad product assortment, and ability to serve both professional businesses and individual customers with knowledgeable service and a nationwide distribution and retail model. Its goal is to be the preferred source for auto parts by offering a wide selection, convenient locations, and expert customer assistance.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Raleigh, North Carolina
Founded
1932
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q1 2026 net sales hit $2.6 billion, with 3.5% comparable growth.
- Full-year 2026 guidance targets $8.5 billion sales and $2.40-$3.10 EPS.
- Gross margin expanded to 45.1% in Q1 2026 after supply-chain simplification.
What critics are saying
- Q1 2026 free cash outflow remained $75 million, despite recovery.
- The August 2026 CHRO departure signals ongoing leadership churn during restructuring.
- California exit and 700-store closures destroyed scale; execution slip risks another collapse.
What makes Advance Auto Parts unique
- 2026 OneRail expansion makes 4,000-plus stores same-day fulfillment nodes.
- Shane O’Kelly’s 2024-2026 reset cut 700-plus stores and 8% expenses.
- Advance Auto’s pro-channel focus lifted Q1 2026 comps 3.5% and margins.
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↑ 14%Advance Auto Parts and Caterpillar present contrasting investment profiles for 2026, balancing retail recovery against industrial stability. Advance Auto Parts operates in the automotive aftermarket, serving mechanics and DIY enthusiasts. The company recently expanded its AI-powered same-day delivery partnership with OneRail. FY 2025 revenue fell 5.4% year-over-year to $8.6 billion, with net income of $44 million and a 0.5% margin. The firm faces a 2.4x debt-to-equity ratio and negative $298 million free cash flow whilst implementing multi-year restructuring. Caterpillar serves construction, mining, and energy sectors through a global dealer network across nearly 190 countries. FY 2025 revenue grew 4.3% to $67.6 billion. Net income declined to $8.9 billion from $10.8 billion previously, yielding a 13.1% margin. The company is acquiring mining software providers to enhance digital services. Both face distinct macroeconomic pressures, making valuation critical for investment decisions.
Advance Auto Parts has closed around 700 underperforming stores and cut expenses by 8% as part of its turnaround plan, whilst improving gross profit and operating income. The company is guiding for adjusted EPS growth and positive free cash flow this fiscal year. The operational reset aims to transform the low-margin retailer into a leaner operation. The company continues paying a $0.25 quarterly dividend despite the restructuring, though this adds pressure to deliver promised cost savings and margin improvements. However, uncertainty remains around the impact of store closures and weaker early 2025 sales trends on the turnaround's success. Advance Auto Parts' narrative projects $9 billion revenue and $295.3 million earnings by 2028, implying a fair value of $56.76 per share, representing a 3% downside to current prices.
Advance Auto Parts has defied Wall Street pessimism, with shares rising 44% year-to-date to around $57 despite analysts maintaining hold or sell ratings. Major firms including Morgan Stanley, Bank of America and Goldman Sachs had set price targets between $40 and $54 per share, citing concerns over the company's turnaround plan and shrinking margins. The retailer's first-quarter results exceeded expectations as its restructuring plan, which included closing 700 underperforming stores, reduced expenses 8% year-over-year to $1.1 billion. Same-store sales increased 3.5%, pushing gross profit up 6% to $1.18 billion. Operating income reached $69 million, reversing a $131 million loss from the previous year. For fiscal 2026, Advance Auto Parts expects adjusted earnings per share between $2.40 and $3.10, representing 22% growth at the midpoint.
US weekly jobless claims fell to 209,000 from a revised 212,000, remaining near multi-decade lows. Continuing claims rose slightly to 1.782 million, marking the fourth consecutive week below 1.8 million — the first such stretch in two years. April housing starts reached 1.465 million units, beating expectations of 1.42 million, whilst building permits hit 1.442 million. However, single-family construction declined 9% on starts and 5.5% on permits, with all gains coming from multi-family developments, which rose 14.3% and 11.5% respectively. The May Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index turned negative at -0.4%, missing forecasts of 19.0% after last month's 26.7%. Walmart posted earnings of $0.66 per share on revenues of $177.75 billion, slightly beating estimates, though shares fell 3.5% on cautious guidance.
Advance Auto Parts reported strong first-quarter results with comparable sales up 3.5%, the company's best quarterly growth in five years. Net sales reached $2.6 billion, up 1% year-over-year, with the Pro channel leading improvement and DIY returning to positive growth. Profitability improved significantly as gross margin expanded over 210 basis points and adjusted operating margin increased. Adjusted diluted earnings per share came in positive compared to a loss in the prior year, whilst free cash outflow improved substantially. The company reaffirmed its 2026 outlook, projecting comparable sales growth of 1% to 2% and adjusted earnings per share of $2.40 to $3.10. Management attributed the results to improved parts availability, customer service, and focus on Main Street professional customers.