Entry-Level DIY Auto Parts Sales Pro

Advance Auto Parts; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts in Ames, IA is seeking a Salesperson for an entry-level DIY customer-support role. The position emphasizes customer service, basic automotive parts knowledge, and using store systems to source parts.

You will assist customers in-store and over the phone, support DIY services like battery installations and wiper replacements, and help maintain inventory and store standards. Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends, is expected.

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.

Skills

Driving

Delivery board

Customer service

Parts lookup

Safety knowledge

Inventory systems

Automotive knowledge

POS systems

Diagnostics equipment

Tools

POS software

Inventory management software

Job description

Advance Auto Parts in Ames, IA is seeking a Salesperson for an entry-level DIY customer-support role. The position emphasizes customer service, basic automotive parts knowledge, and using store systems to source parts.

You will assist customers in-store and over the phone, support DIY services like battery installations and wiper replacements, and help maintain inventory and store standards. Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends, is expected.