Salesperson/Store Driver Store 5205

Advance Auto Parts; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals for an entry-level Salesperson/Store Driver role. This dynamic position involves supporting the DIY business by achieving sales and service objectives while ensuring excellent customer experiences. You will engage with customers, manage inventory, and deliver parts safely. The ideal candidate will possess basic automotive knowledge, strong communication skills, and a valid driver's license. Join a forward-thinking company that values customer service and offers flexible scheduling in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with a focus on customer service and sales.
• Requires basic automotive knowledge and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent selling experience for DIY customers.
• Safely deliver parts and manage inventory processes.

Skills

Customer Service

Basic Automotive Knowledge

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Driving Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS Systems

Delivery Board System

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Job Description

What is a Salesperson?

Entry level sales position supporting the DIY business, achieving sales and service objectives. Requires knowledge of store systems, basic automotive and parts knowledge, and sourcing abilities from stores, hubs, pdq, and external suppliers. Must understand store inventory and maintenance processes. Position can be part-time or full-time. Fleet safety certification is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide excellent selling experience for DIY customers and phone inquiries
• Achieve personal sales goals and support store sales targets
• Offer DIY services such as battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.
• Maintain store product and operational standards
• Manage inventory processes including truck put away, shoot outs, cycle counts, back stock, etc.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Maintain store cleanliness: floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot
• Stocking tasks including truck stocking and back stock management
• Safely deliver parts to customers as needed

Success Factors

• Basic driving and navigation skills
• Ability to use delivery board system
• Friendly communication skills
• Ability to locate and stock parts efficiently
• Knowledge of safety practices
• Operating inventory systems and store equipment
• Parts and automotive system knowledge
• Operating POS and parts lookup systems
• Proficiency with testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services

Essential Job Skills

• Effective communication in English (Spanish a plus); build strong relationships with customers, peers, management
• Ability to interpret safety rules, operating instructions, parts catalogs, manuals
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division with various units
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends as needed

Prior Experience

• 2-3 years successful sales experience in retail, providing excellent customer service

What is a Store Driver?

Entry level position supporting parts delivery to commercial customers, assisting with inventory and store tasks. Can be part-time or full-time, must be fleet safety certified.

Primary Responsibilities

• Safely deliver parts to customers
• Pick and stage parts for orders
• Handle returns and cores
• Distribute weekly/monthly sales flyers
• Collect credit accounts daily

Secondary Responsibilities

• Store cleanliness and stocking tasks

Success Factors

• Basic driving and navigation skills
• Ability to use delivery system
• Friendly communication
• Parts locating and stocking skills
• Knowledge of safety and store equipment operation

Essential Job Skills

• Effective communication and relationship-building
• Ability to interpret safety and operating documents
• Basic math skills
• Flexibility for work schedule

Prior Experience

• Automotive parts experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license and fleet safety certification required

Physical Demands

Must be able to walk, stand, handle objects, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds regularly, up to 100 pounds occasionally. Vision abilities include close, distance, color, depth, and focus adjustment.

Work Environment

Primarily inside work, occasionally outside exposed to weather, mechanical parts, chemicals, electrical hazards, and noise. Moderate noise level typical.

Additional Information

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