Salesperson/Store Driver Store 1845

Advance Auto Parts; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 19,975 - 21,228; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Work-life balance programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer is seeking an Entry-level Salesperson/Store Driver in Baltimore, Maryland. This role involves providing excellent service to DIY customers, achieving sales goals, and safely delivering parts. Candidates should have sales experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift weights. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits. Join a dynamic team in a rewarding environment focused on customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Automotive parts experience preferred for Store Driver.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds routinely and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Knowledge of automotive parts and basic systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide an excellent selling experience for DIY customers.
• Achieve personal sales goals and help the store meet overall targets.
• Safely deliver parts to commercial customers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Basic math skills

Basic driving and navigation ability

Education

2–3 years of sales experience in retail

Valid driver’s license and fleet safety certification

Tools

Delivery board systems

Inventory software

Job description

Overview

Entry‑level Salesperson/Store Driver position supporting the DIY business and delivering parts to commercial customers. The role can be part‑time or full‑time and requires fleet safety certification.

Primary Responsibilities (Salesperson)

• Provide an excellent selling experience for DIY customers during in‑store visits and over the phone.
• Achieve personal sales goals and help the store meet its overall sales targets.
• Perform DIY services such as battery installation, testing, wiper blade installation, and other basic automotive maintenance.
• Maintain store product and operational standards, including inventory processes (put‑away, cycle counts, backstock).

Primary Responsibilities (Store Driver)

• Safely deliver parts to commercial customers and support order pick‑up and return processes.
• Stage parts for customer orders and perform weekly/monthly flyer drop‑offs.
• Maintain daily collections of credit accounts.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Ensure store cleanliness (floors, bathrooms, front, dusting, parking lot).
• Participate in general stocking activities, including truck stocking and backstock.

Success Factors & Essential Job Skills

• Basic driving and navigation ability; fleet safety certification required.
• Proficient with delivery board systems and inventory software.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written in English; Spanish a plus.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to work varied days, evenings, and weekends.
• Knowledge of automotive parts, basic automotive systems, and diagnostic equipment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of sales experience in a diverse retail environment.
• Automotive parts experience preferred for Store Driver.
• Valid driver’s license and fleet safety certification.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds routinely and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Physical Demands

The job requires frequent walking, standing, talking, hearing, and handling objects. Employees must lift or move up to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work is performed mainly indoors with occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions and moving mechanical parts. Employees may encounter toxic chemicals, electrical shock hazards, and moderate noise levels.

Compensation

Estimated hourly range: $14.50 – $15.41. Pay is based on geographic location, experience, education, and role responsibilities.

Benefits

Advance Auto Parts offers a comprehensive health and wellness benefits program. For more information, visit https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.