Salesperson/Store Driver Store 5230

Advance Auto Parts; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer in Florence, South Carolina, is looking for an entry-level sales associate to support the DIY business. The ideal candidate should possess basic automotive knowledge, excellent communication skills, and be capable of achieving sales goals. This role may be part-time or full-time and involves providing top-notch customer service while managing store inventory. The company values friendly and effective communication with customers.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of successful sales experience in a retail environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Familiarity with POS and parts lookup systems.

Responsibilities

• Achieve personal sales goals and assist in reaching store targets.
• Provide excellent service for DIY customers.
• Safely deliver parts as needed.

Skills

Customer relationship building

Basic automotive knowledge

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Proficiency in delivery systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Entry level sales position capable of supporting the DIY business and achieving our sales and service objectives. The role requires good knowledge of store systems, basic automotive system knowledge, and basic part knowledge. It must be able to source from stores, hubs, PDQ, and external suppliers, and should have in‑depth knowledge of store inventory and maintenance processes. The position may be part time or full time. Fleet safety certification is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

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

Secondary Responsibilities

• Maintain store cleanliness, including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, and parking lot.
• Conduct general stocking, including truck stocking and back stock.
• Safely deliver parts to customers as needed.

Success Factors

• Basic driving and navigation ability.
• Proficiency with delivery board systems.
• Friendly communication skills.
• Ability to locate and stock parts.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Experience operating inventory systems and store equipment.
• Understanding of parts and automotive systems.
• Experience with POS and parts lookup systems.
• Expertise using testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY service.

Essential Job Skills for 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, divide) in all units of measure, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Be able 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 that supports the delivery of parts to commercial customers. The driver is responsible for delivering parts, picking and staging customer orders, and assisting with store inventory processes. The position may be part time or full time and requires fleet safety certification.

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 flyers.
• Collect credit accounts daily.

Secondary Responsibilities (Driver)

• Maintain store cleanliness, including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, and parking lot.
• Perform general stocking, including truck stocking and back stock.

Success Factors (Driver)

• Basic driving and navigation ability.
• Proficiency with delivery board systems.
• Friendly communication skills.
• Ability to locate and stock parts.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Experience operating inventory systems (back stock) and store equipment.

Essential Job Skills for 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, divide) in all units of measure, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Be able 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, and registrations.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be fleet safety certified.

Physical Demands

Employees will predominantly walk or stand, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employees must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Vision, hearing, and communication requirements include clear vision, hearing, and the ability to produce and understand spoken and written language.

Work Environment

Employees work primarily inside but occasionally outside and may be exposed to weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, toxins, chemicals, electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. Noise levels are 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, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.