Salesperson/Store Driver Store 4170

Advance Auto Parts; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer is seeking an Entry-Level Salesperson / Store Driver in Lumberton, North Carolina. The role involves driving sales, delivering parts, and maintaining store operations. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and some sales experience. Full-time and part-time options are available, with safety certifications required for drivers.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of successful sales experience in a retail environment is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and fleet safety certification required.
• Experience with automotive parts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide an excellent selling experience for customers.
• Safely deliver parts to commercial customers.
• Maintain store cleanliness and operational standards.

Skills

Basic driving and navigation ability

Friendly and effective communication

Automotive system and parts knowledge

Proficiency in operating inventory systems

Speak and write English; Spanish a plus

Job description

Job Title: Salesperson / Store Driver (Entry Level)

Job Overview

This entry‑level role supports the DIY business by driving sales, delivering parts to commercial customers, and maintaining store operations. The position may be part‑time or full‑time and requires fleet safety certification for the driver component.

Salesperson Primary Responsibilities

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

Store Driver Primary Responsibilities

• Safely deliver parts to commercial customers.
• Pick and stage parts for customer orders and pick up returns and cores.
• Drop off weekly/monthly sales flyers and collect daily credit accounts.

Secondary Responsibilities (Both Roles)

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

Success Factors

• Basic driving and navigation ability.
• Ability to use delivery board system.
• Friendly and effective communication.
• Ability to locate and stock parts efficiently.
• Solid safety knowledge and skills.
• Proficiency in operating inventory systems and store equipment.
• Automotive system and parts knowledge.
• Familiarity with POS and parts lookup systems.
• Expertise in testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY service.

Essential Job Skills

• Speak and write English; Spanish a plus. Communicate effectively with customers, peers, and management.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals.
• Use basic math accurately across all units of measure.
• Work assorted days, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Prior Experience (Salesperson)

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

Prior Experience (Store Driver)

• Automotive parts experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and fleet safety certification.

Physical Demands

Requires walking or standing for most of the shift, lifting or moving up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally, and other requirements such as reaching, kneeling, crawling, and exposure to various environmental conditions.

Work Environment

Mostly indoors, with some outdoor duties exposed to weather conditions; potential exposure to mechanical parts, chemicals, electrical shock, vibrations, and moderate noise levels.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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, veteran status, disability, or any other federally, state, or locally protected class.