DIY Auto Parts Sales Associate

Advance Auto Parts; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts in Ames, IA is hiring a Salesperson to support the DIY business and meet sales and service goals. The role requires knowledge of store systems, basic automotive knowledge, and the ability to source from stores, hubs, and external suppliers.

You will handle customer interactions in person and by phone, perform DIY services like battery and wiper installations, and maintain inventory and store standards. Flexibility for part-time or full-time work and emphasis on safety.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of successful sales experience in a diverse retail environment, providing superior customer experiences.
• 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 skills.
• Operating POS and parts lookup systems.
• Expert at testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY service.
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls.
• Achieve personal sales goal and help store achieve its sales goals.
• Provide DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.
• Maintain store product and operational standards.
• Responsible for inventory processes including truck put away, shoot outs, cycle counts, Back stock, etc.
• Store cleanliness including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot.
• General stocking including truck stocking and back stock.
• Safely deliver parts to customers as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Communication

Inventory management

Safety awareness

POS system operation

Tools

Delivery board system

POS and parts lookup systems

Job description

Advance Auto Parts in Ames, IA is hiring a Salesperson to support the DIY business and meet sales and service goals. The role requires knowledge of store systems, basic automotive knowledge, and the ability to source from stores, hubs, and external suppliers.

You will handle customer interactions in person and by phone, perform DIY services like battery and wiper installations, and maintain inventory and store standards. Flexibility for part-time or full-time work and emphasis on safety.