Salesperson/Store Driver Store 5288

Advance Auto Parts; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 21,972 - 23,350; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Flexible hours

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in Trenton is hiring for the roles of Salesperson and Store Driver. This entry-level position offers full-time or part-time options and requires strong sales and customer service skills. Responsibilities include assisting DIY customers, managing store operations, and safely delivering parts. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of retail sales experience, a valid driver's license, and preferably fleet safety certification. Competitive hourly rates range from $15.95 to $16.95, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales and customer service, preferably in a retail environment.
• Automotive parts knowledge is a plus for Store Driver.
• Valid driver's license and fleet safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent selling experience for DIY customer visits.
• Achieve personal sales goals and maintain store standards.
• Safely deliver parts to customers and handle inventory processes.

Skills

Customer service

Basic driving skills

Communication skills

Sales experience

Job description

Job Overview

Entry‑level position available for Salesperson and Store Driver roles at Advance Auto Parts. The role can be full‑time or part‑time and fleet safety certification is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide excellent selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls.
• Achieve personal sales goal and help the store reach its sales targets.
• Perform DIY services such as battery installation, testing, wiper installs, and more.
• Maintain store product and operational standards.
• Handle inventory processes including truck put‑away, shoot‑outs, cycle counts, and back‑stock.
• Safely deliver parts to customers and pick or stage parts for orders.
• Pick up returns, cores, and deliver weekly/monthly sales flyers.
• Conduct daily collection of credit accounts.

Secondary Responsibilities

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

Success Factors

• Basic driving and navigation ability.
• Proficiency with delivery board and inventory systems.
• Friendly communication skills.
• Ability to locate and stock parts efficiently.
• Strong safety knowledge and skills.
• 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 with customers, peers, and management.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals.
• Use basic math accurately in all units of measure.
• Work flexible hours, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Prior Experience

• 2‑3 years of successful sales experience in a diverse retail environment.
• Automotive parts experience (preferred for Store Driver). Valid driver’s license and fleet safety certification required.

Physical Demands

The employee will predominantly walk or stand, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently lift or move up to 50 lbs and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs. Vision required includes close, distance, color, depth, and focus adjustment.

Work Environment

The work environment is mainly indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure. Employees may encounter moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, chemicals, electrical shock, vibrations, and moderately loud noise.

Compensation

Hourly rate: 15.95 USD – 16.95 USD (depending on location, experience, and other factors).

Benefits

Advance Auto Parts offers a comprehensive health and wellness benefits program. Visit advanceautoparts.com/en/benefits for details.

Equal Opportunity

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.