Salesperson/Store Driver Store 4618

Advance Auto Parts; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 21,228; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Training and development

Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer is seeking a Salesperson in Sycamore, Illinois. This entry-level position involves supporting DIY business by providing an excellent selling experience to customers, achieving sales goals, and maintaining product standards. Knowledge of automotive parts is necessary. The role offers flexible working hours, potentially part-time or full-time, and compensation ranges from $15.00 to $15.41 per hour.

Qualifications

• Entry-level sales position supporting DIY business.
• Requires knowledge of store systems and basic automotive parts.
• Ability to work on various shifts including days, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent selling experience for DIY customer visits.
• Achieve personal sales goals and help store meet sales goals.
• Maintain store product and operational standards.

Skills

Basic driving and navigation ability

Friendly communication

Safety knowledge and skills

Parts and automotive system knowledge

Ability to use delivery board system

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salesperson Position

Job Description
Entry‑level sales position supporting the DIY business and achieving sales and service objectives. Requires good knowledge of store systems, basic automotive and part knowledge, and ability to source from stores, hubs, pdq, and external suppliers. In‑depth knowledge of store inventory and maintenance processes is essential. Position may be part‑time or full‑time. Fleet safety certification preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

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

Secondary Responsibilities

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

Essential Job Skills

• 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 on 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 Position

Job Description
Entry‑level store position capable of supporting delivery of parts to commercial customers. Responsible for delivering parts, assisting with stocking and inventory processes. Position may be part‑time or full‑time and requires fleet safety certification.

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 flyer.
• Daily collection of credit accounts.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Store cleanliness: floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot.
• General stocking including truck stocking and back stock.

Success Factors

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

Essential Job Skills

• 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 on an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Prior Experience That Sets a Driver Up for Success

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

Physical Demands

Predominantly walking or standing; requires speaking, hearing, hand and finger use; reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Requires close, distance, color, depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Usually inside, occasionally outside and exposed to various weather conditions. May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. Noise level usually moderate.

Compensation

15.00 USD per hour – 15.41 USD per hour.

Benefits Information

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

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