Salesperson/Store Driver Store 1041

Advance Auto Parts Inc.; Greenville (OH); On-site; USD 18,115 - 19,258; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Benefits available

Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer is seeking entry-level sales and store driver positions in Greenville, Ohio. Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, delivering auto parts, and maintaining store operations. Candidates should possess basic automotive knowledge, communication skills, and a flexible schedule. Ideal for those looking to start in the automotive retail sector.

Qualifications

• Entry-level sales experience in a retail environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive selling experience for customers.
• Safely deliver parts to commercial customers.
• Stock and maintain product standards in the store.

Skills

Basic automotive system knowledge

Customer communication skills

Basic math skills

Safety knowledge

Driving and navigation ability

Inventory system operation

Tools

POS systems

Testing and diagnostic equipment

Job description

Job Description

Entry level sales position capable of supporting the DIY business and achieving our sales and service objectives. The role requires good knowledge of store systems, basic automotive system knowledge, and basic part knowledge. It must be able to source products from stores, hubs, pdq, and external suppliers, with in-depth knowledge of store inventory and maintenance processes. Position can be part time or full time. Fleet safety certification is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide excellent selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls.
• Achieve personal sales goals and help the store reach its sales goals.
• Provide DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installations, and more.
• Maintain store product and operational standards.
• Responsible for inventory processes including truck put‑away, shoot‑outs, cycle counts, back‑stock, etc.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Maintain store cleanliness, including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, and parking lot.
• General stocking including truck stocking and back‑stock.
• Safely deliver parts to customers as needed.

Success Factors

• Basic driving and navigation ability.
• Ability to use delivery board system.
• Friendly communication skills.
• Ability to locate and stock parts.
• Safety knowledge and skills.
• Operation of inventory systems and store equipment.
• Parts and automotive system knowledge.
• Use of POS and parts lookup systems.
• Expertise with testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY service.

Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a Salesperson

• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus). Communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers, and management.
• 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.

Prior Experience that Sets a Salesperson up for Success

• 2‑3 years of successful sales experience in a diverse retail environment, providing superior customer experiences.

Store Driver Role

Entry level store position responsible for delivering parts to commercial customers and assisting with task and inventory processes in the store. Position can be part time or full time and must be fleet safety certified.

Primary Responsibilities of Store Driver

• Safely deliver parts to customers as needed.
• Pick and stage parts for customer orders.
• Pick up returns and cores.
• Drop off weekly/monthly sales flyers.
• Daily collection of credit accounts.

Secondary Responsibilities of Store Driver

• Maintain store cleanliness, including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, and parking lot.
• General stocking including truck stocking and back‑stock.

Success Factors for Store Driver

• Basic driving and navigation ability.
• Ability to use delivery board system.
• Friendly communication.
• Ability to locate and stock parts.
• Safety knowledge and skills.
• Operation of inventory systems (back‑stock) and store equipment.

Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a Driver

• Communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers, and management.
• 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.

Prior Experience that Sets a Driver up for Success

• Automotive parts experience preferred.
• Certificates, licenses, registrations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be fleet safety certified.

Physical Demands

The employee will predominantly be walking or standing. The employee must be able to talk and hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. They must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Employees usually work inside, but may work outside and be exposed to various weather conditions while installing batteries and wiper blades. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration may occur. The noise level is usually moderate.

Compensation Range

13.15 USD PER HOUR - 13.98 USD PER HOUR

Benefits Information

https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits

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