Salesperson/Store Driver Store 5211

Advance Auto Parts; Carolina (NC); In loco; USD 30.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading automotive retail company is seeking an entry-level Salesperson to support DIY customers and achieve sales objectives. This role requires good communication skills, a basic understanding of automotive systems, and the ability to work in a team. Candidates should be available for part-time or full-time work and must be fleet safety certified. The position is located in Carolina, North Carolina, offering competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.

Competenze

• Entry level position requiring communication and inventory skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• 2-3 years of sales experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Provide excellent customer service in sales.
• Maintain store cleanliness and operational standards.
• Deliver parts and maintain inventory processes.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Basic math

Customer relationship building

Driving and navigation

Safety knowledge

Knowledge of parts and automotive systems

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

What is a Salesperson?

Entry level sales position capable of supporting the DIY business and achieving our sales and service objectives. This role requires good knowledge of store systems, basic automotive system knowledge and basic part knowledge. The salesperson should be able to source from stores, hubs, PDQ, and external suppliers, and possess in-depth knowledge of store inventory and maintenance processes. The 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 goals and help the store meet its sales targets.
• Offer DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.
• Maintain store product and operational standards.
• Manage inventory processes such as truck put‑away, shoot‐outs, cycle counts and back stock.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Maintain store cleanliness including floors, bathrooms, displays, dusting and parking lot.
• Perform 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 the delivery board system.
• Friendly communication skills.
• Ability to locate and stock parts.
• Safety knowledge and skills.
• Proficiency with inventory systems and store equipment.
• Knowledge of parts and automotive systems.
• Experience with POS and parts lookup systems.
• Expertise using testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY service.

Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a Salesperson

• Speak and write in 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 supporting delivery of parts to commercial customers. The driver is responsible for delivering parts and assisting with task and inventory processes in the store. This 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 including floors, bathrooms, displays, dusting, and parking lot.
• Perform general stocking including truck stocking and back stock.

Success Factors

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

Essential Job Skills Necessary 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 described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will predominantly be walking or standing. The employee is required to be able to talk and hear, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually working inside; however, they will occasionally be outside and exposed to various weather conditions while performing such tasks as installing batteries and wiper blades. The employee is also occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail