Salesperson/Store Driver Store 1633

About the Role

Entry-level positions supporting our DIY business and sales objectives. Roles include:

• Salesperson: Good knowledge of store systems, basic automotive system knowledge, and part knowledge. Ability to source from stores, hubs, PDQ, and external suppliers. In-depth knowledge of store inventory and maintenance processes. Can be part-time or full-time; fleet safety certification preferred.
• Store Driver: Supports delivery of parts to commercial customers and assists with task and inventory processes in the store. Must be fleet safety certified. Can be part-time or full-time.

Responsibilities

Salesperson

• Provide excellent selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls.
• Achieve personal sales goals and help the store achieve its sales goals.
• Provide DIY services including battery installation, testing, and wiper installs.
• Maintain store product and operational standards.
• Responsible for inventory processes including truck put-away, shoot-outs, cycle counts, and back stock.

Secondary Responsibilities (Salesperson & Driver)

• Store cleanliness including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, and parking lot.
• General stocking including truck stocking and back stock.

Store Driver

• Safely deliver parts to customers as needed.
• Pick and stage parts for customer orders.
• Pick up returns and cores.
• Drop off weekly/monthly sales flyers.
• Daily collection of credit accounts.

Success Factors

• Basic driving and navigation ability.
• Ability to use delivery board system.
• Friendly communication.
• Ability to locate and stock parts.
• Safety knowledge and skills.
• Operating inventory systems and store equipment.
• Parts and automotive system knowledge.
• Operating POS and parts lookup systems.
• Expertise with testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY service.

Qualifications

• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers, and management.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals.
• Use basic math accurately: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Preferred Experience

• Salesperson: 2-3 years of successful sales experience in a diverse retail environment, providing superior customer experiences.
• Store Driver: Automotive parts experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be fleet safety certified (required for Driver role; preferred for Salesperson).

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Predominantly walking or standing.
• Ability to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Primarily working inside; occasional outdoor exposure to various weather conditions (e.g., installing batteries and wiper blades).
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pay

The good faith estimate for this role is between $16.40 USD and $17.75 USD per hour for a new team member. The rate offered depends on geographic location, experience in retail, automotive knowledge, education, leadership roles, and shift differential (if applicable).

Benefits

Advance Auto Parts offers a comprehensive health and wellness benefits program to improve the well-being of our team members and their families. Learn more about our benefits.