Retail Sales Associate – Full Time

ALLDATA; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Hopkinsville, Kentucky is seeking a Retail Sales Associate to engage customers and provide automotive advice. This full-time role requires a flexible schedule, strong communication skills, and basic automotive knowledge. Responsibilities include assisting in store operations and product installations, ensuring a positive customer experience. Ideal candidates will have customer service experience and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old to apply.
• Basic knowledge of automotive parts is required.
• Ability to lift, load and deliver merchandise.
• Full-time flexible schedule availability.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers, provide automotive advice.
• Collaborate with managers and teammates.
• Recommend products and services to enhance customer experience.
• Restock merchandise and maintain organization.
• Follow safety policies and use PPE.
• Assist with automotive parts installations.
• Use diagnostic tools for customer vehicles.

Skills

Customer Assistance

Communication

Automotive Knowledge

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Overview

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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, loss prevention policies ensuring 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 (Personal Protective Equipment) 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

What We’re Looking For

• 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

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Automotive