Salesperson/Store Driver Store 3049

Advance Auto Parts

Festus (MO)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer is seeking individuals for entry-level Salesperson positions in Festus, Missouri. Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, managing parts delivery, and achieving sales targets. Candidates should have basic automotive knowledge and be able to communicate effectively. Full-time positions are available, and fleet safety certification is preferred.

Qualifications

Entry level sales position with knowledge of automotive systems.
2-3 years of successful sales experience preferred.
Must have a valid driver's license and fleet safety certification.

Responsibilities

Provide an excellent selling experience for customers.
Safely deliver parts to customers.
Maintain store product and operational standards.
Achieve personal and store sales goals.

Skills

Customer communication

Basic math skills

Driving and navigation ability

Safety awareness

Inventory management

Job description

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Job Description

What is a Salesperson? 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 have the basic ability to source from stores, hubs, pdq, and external suppliers, as well as in‑depth knowledge of the store inventory and maintenance processes. The position can be part‑time or full‑time. Fleet safety certification preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

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

Secondary Responsibilities

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

Success Factors

Basic driving and navigation ability.
Proficiency with delivery board systems.
Friendly communication and relationship‑building skills.
Ability to locate and stock parts.
Strong safety awareness and skills.
Proficiency with inventory systems and shop equipment.
Knowledge of parts and automotive systems.
Operator of POS and parts‑lookup systems.
Expertise with testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services.

Essential Job Skills for a Salesperson

Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively with customers, peers, and management.
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals.
Use basic math accurately (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division in all units).
Work a variety 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

Entry level position supporting delivery of parts to commercial customers. The role delivers parts, picks and stages orders, processes returns and cores, handles sales flyers, and manages credit account collections. The position can be part‑time or full‑time and must be fleet safety certified.

Primary Responsibilities

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

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

Success Factors

Basic driving and navigation ability.
Proficiency with delivery board systems.
Friendly communication and relationship skills.
Ability to locate and stock parts.
Safety awareness and skills.
Proficiency with inventory systems and store equipment.

Essential Job Skills for a Driver

Communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers, and management.
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals.
Use basic math accurately (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division in all units).
Work a variety of days, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Prior Experience that Sets a Driver Up for Success

Automotive parts experience is preferred.
Relevant certificates, licenses, and registrations.
Valid driver’s license and fleet safety certification.

Physical Demands

Employees will predominantly walk or stand, handle and feel with hands and fingers, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. They must frequently lift or move up to 50 lb and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lb. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment is inside with occasional outside exposure to weather, chemicals, mechanical parts, high or precarious places, electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. Noise levels are usually moderate.

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, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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