Salesperson/Store Driver Store 5026

Advance Auto Parts; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Sales performance bonuses

Job summary

A retail automotive parts provider is seeking an entry-level sales associate in Naples, Florida. This position supports the DIY business and includes providing customer service, maintaining inventory, and achieving sales goals. The ideal candidate will have basic automotive knowledge, experience in retail, and the ability to work flexible hours. Certifications such as fleet safety are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of store systems and parts sourcing.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Achieve personal and store sales targets.
• Maintain store cleanliness and inventory processes.

Skills

Basic automotive system knowledge

Friendly communication

Basic math skills

Driving and navigation ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Entry‑level sales position supporting the DIY business and achieving our sales and service objectives. The role requires knowledge of store systems, basic automotive system and part knowledge, and the ability to source parts from stores, hubs, pdq, and external suppliers. In‑depth knowledge of store inventory and maintenance processes is needed. Position can be part‑time or full‑time; fleet safety certification is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

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

Secondary Responsibilities

• Maintain store cleanliness: floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot
• General stocking: 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 skills
• Operating POS and parts lookup systems
• Expertise with testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY service

Essential Job Skills 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

What is a Store Driver?

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 (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 flyer
• Daily collection of credit accounts

Secondary Responsibilities (Driver)

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

Success Factors (Driver)

• 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 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 is preferred
• Certificates, licenses, registrations
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be fleet safety certified

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Predominantly walking or standing; requires talking, hearing, using hands and fingers, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Work Environment

Work is usually indoors but occasionally outdoors with exposure to weather conditions while performing tasks such as installing batteries and wiper blades. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, chemicals, electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

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