Store Driver
Responsibilities
- Pick, stage and safely deliver parts to pro customers
- Pick up returns and cores
- Drop off weekly/monthly sales flyers while promoting current sales and loyalty programs
- Daily collection of credit accounts
- Build and maintain relationships with MainStreet and National Pro customers while providing the CPP with insights learned while making deliveries
- Assist in upselling and cross‑selling products to increase average transaction value
- Maintain store cleanliness including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting and parking lot
- General stocking including truck stocking, back stock and cycle counts
- Maintain knowledge of product inventory and new arrivals to assist with sales
- Engage with walk‑in customers to understand their needs and recommend appropriate parts or services
- Other duties as assigned
Essential Job Skills
- Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers and leadership
- 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
- Confidence in engaging customers and promoting products
- Willingness to learn about new products and sales techniques
- Safe driving and navigation ability
- Ability to use delivery board system
- Friendly and persuasive communication
- Ability to locate and stock parts
- Safety knowledge and skills
- Operating inventory systems (back stock) and store equipment
- Sales aptitude and customer‑service orientation
- Ability to identify customer needs and recommend solutions
Prior Experience
Automotive parts experience is preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Physical Demands
The employee will predominantly be walking or standing, must be able to talk and hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 lb and occasionally up to 100 lb with assistance. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The role is primarily performed indoors, with occasional outdoor work exposed to weather conditions while installing batteries and wiper blades. The employee may also be exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.
Compensation Range
The good‑faith estimate for this role is between $16.40 and $17.75 USD per hour for a new team member. The rate offered depends on factors such as geographic location, retail experience, automotive knowledge, education, leadership roles, skillsets, and shift differential if applicable.
Benefits
Advance Auto Parts offers a comprehensive health and wellness benefits program for team members and their families. More information is available on the Advance Auto Parts website.