DIY Auto Parts Sales Associate

Advance Auto Parts; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts in Blacksburg, VA is seeking a Salesperson to support the DIY business and achieve sales targets. The role requires knowledge of store systems, basic automotive parts knowledge, and the ability to source from stores, hubs, and suppliers.

The position can be part-time or full-time, with responsibilities spanning customer engagement, service delivery, inventory handling, and safety compliance. This role emphasizes strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of successful sales experience in a diverse retail environment, providing superior customer experiences.
• Speak and write English; Spanish a plus.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals.
• 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

English language

Customer communication

Relationship building

Spanish knowledge

Tools

POS systems

Parts lookup systems

Inventory systems

Job description

Advance Auto Parts in Blacksburg, VA is seeking a Salesperson to support the DIY business and achieve sales targets. The role requires knowledge of store systems, basic automotive parts knowledge, and the ability to source from stores, hubs, and suppliers.

The position can be part-time or full-time, with responsibilities spanning customer engagement, service delivery, inventory handling, and safety compliance. This role emphasizes strong communication and teamwork.