Retail Sales Associate – Full Time

ALLDATA; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retail company in Columbia, SC, seeks a full-time Retail Sales Associate to deliver outstanding customer service and support store operations. Responsibilities include assisting customers, managing inventory, and maintaining a positive retail environment. Candidates should have automotive knowledge and effective communication skills in Spanish and English. This role requires flexibility with scheduling and the ability to lift merchandise.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, load and deliver merchandise.
• Strong people skills and effective communication in both Spanish and English.
• Previous experience in automotive retail.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and provide trustworthy automotive advice.
• Collaborate with managers and teammates to create a productive store environment.
• Recommend products and services to enhance customer experience.
• Restock merchandise and maintain organization.
• Utilize structured processes to complete tasks efficiently.
• Stay up-to-date on automotive parts and assist with installations.
• Use diagnostic tools to read codes and recommend solutions.

Skills

Customer assistance

Effective communication

Automotive knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Overview

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The role involves delivering WOW! customer service, helping customers find the right parts and solutions, maintaining inventory, assisting with product selection, and contributing to store performance and a positive retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Customer Assistance & Communication – Engage with customers, provide trustworthy automotive advice, and ensure positive interactions through clear, professional communication.
• Leadership & Teamwork – Collaborate with managers and teammates to create a motivated, productive store environment. Support team members and demonstrate leadership in daily responsibilities.
• Sales & Metrics Mindedness – Recommend products, services, and promotions to enhance customer experience, while contributing to sales goals and store performance metrics.
• Inventory Management & Store Operations – Restock merchandise, maintain organization, and follow proper cash handling procedures and loss prevention policies to ensure proper financial management. Keep store operations running smoothly.
• Process Orientation & Safety Compliance – Utilize structured processes to complete assigned tasks efficiently. Follow company safety policies and use PPE to maintain a secure work environment.
• Product Knowledge & Installation Services – Stay up-to-date on automotive parts, tools, and promotions through AutoZone systems. Assist customers with wiper blade, battery, and light bulb installations.
• Diagnostics Support – Use diagnostic tools to read codes from customer vehicles and recommend solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years old to apply.
• Automotive Knowledge: Basic knowledge of automotive parts is required.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, load and deliver merchandise.
• Flexible Schedule: Full-time flexible schedule availability, including mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

You’ll Go The Extra Mile If You Have

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Exceptional Communication: Strong people skills and effective communication in both Spanish and English.
• Automotive Retail: Previous experience in automotive retail
• Certifications: Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Automotive

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