Commercial Auto Parts Sales Specialist – PartSource, Calgary, AB
Location: Calgary, AB | Company: Canadian Tire
PartSource is hiring a part-time Commercial Auto Parts Sales Specialist in Calgary, Alberta. This customer-focused automotive retail role is responsible for supporting commercial installer customers, identifying the correct parts for their needs and helping drive commercial sales within the store.
The successful candidate will combine strong automotive parts knowledge with sales, customer service and operational coordination. The role includes locating parts, preparing deliveries, generating invoices and credits and helping maintain strong relationships with commercial customers.
About This Commercial Auto Parts Position
The Commercial Auto Parts Sales Specialist acts as a primary point of contact for commercial customers who call or visit the store for automotive parts. The position requires a detailed understanding of vehicle systems and the ability to match customers with appropriate components efficiently.
The role also supports delivery coordination, commercial account administration and basic fleet-related needs. Strong communication and decision-making skills are important because the specialist will balance sales, inventory, invoices and customer relationships throughout the working day.
Key Areas of Responsibility
The position combines automotive expertise, commercial sales and store operations. The successful candidate will help ensure commercial customers receive accurate parts, timely deliveries and reliable account support.
Commercial Customer Support
Act as the primary contact for commercial customers and respond to automotive parts requests by phone or through other store channels.
Auto Parts Sales
Use detailed automotive knowledge to recommend appropriate parts and help customers identify the products that best match their repair or maintenance needs.
Delivery Coordination
Stage commercial deliveries, oversee drivers and help ensure that the correct products and invoices are prepared for each delivery.
Commercial Account Administration
Generate invoices and credits, maintain filing systems and assist with accounts receivable payments for commercial accounts.
Fleet Support
Provide support or recommendations regarding maintenance and repairs for store delivery and fleet vehicles when required.
Safety and Loss Prevention
Follow company safety and loss prevention procedures and use required personal protective equipment while completing assigned work.
Automotive Parts Knowledge and Commercial Sales
The Commercial Specialist is expected to understand major automotive systems, including electronics, suspension, brakes and exhaust. Candidates should also be comfortable identifying part numbers and line codes to help ensure the correct components are selected for commercial customers.
PartSource places particular importance on building long-term customer relationships. The successful candidate should be able to combine technical product knowledge with strong selling skills and clear communication to support installers and other commercial accounts.
Skills That May Help Candidates Succeed
This opportunity may suit an automotive enthusiast or parts professional who enjoys helping commercial customers and can balance technical knowledge with sales and operational responsibilities.
Strong understanding of vehicle systems such as brakes, suspension, electronics and exhaust components.
The ability to recognize part numbers and line codes and accurately select components based on customer requirements.
Strong selling skills and the ability to build productive relationships with installer and commercial customers.
Clear and effective communication for understanding customer needs, explaining product options and coordinating deliveries.
Basic computer skills for supporting parts searches, customer accounts, invoicing and other store systems.
Compensation, Safety and Additional Qualifications
PartSource lists a typical hiring range of $17.00 to $23.00 CAD per hour. Actual compensation may depend on experience, job-related knowledge, skills, competencies, store size, market location and other role-specific factors. The company also highlights benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, career development opportunities and product discounts.
A valid driver’s licence and automotive training or certification are considered assets. Employees must also follow personal protective equipment requirements, which include certified safety shoes and may include safety glasses, reflective vests, gloves or aprons depending on the work being completed.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the official Canadian Tire Careers website. Application materials should highlight automotive parts knowledge, commercial sales, installer customer service, delivery coordination and any previous automotive training or certification.
The official posting does not provide an application deadline. Candidates should apply while the existing vacancy remains active. Joblyz does not collect applications or participate in PartSource’s hiring decisions.