Salesperson/Store Driver Store 6297

Advance Auto Parts

Frederick (MD)

On-site

USD 21,972 - 23,350

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer is seeking an Entry-level Salesperson in Frederick, Maryland. This position supports the DIY business, providing excellent customer service and achieving sales targets. Ideal candidates have basic automotive knowledge and customer service skills. The role offers flexible hours, with an hourly rate of $15.95 to $16.95.

Qualifications

Entry level sales experience preferred.
Ability to work various days, evenings, and weekends as needed.
Basic automotive system knowledge and store systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

Provide an excellent selling experience for customers.
Achieve personal sales goals and help store achieve its targets.
Maintain store product and operational standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Basic math

Safety knowledge

Parts knowledge

Job description

Job Description

What is a Salesperson? 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 also involves sourcing from stores, hubs, PDQ, and external suppliers, and having in-depth knowledge of store inventory and maintenance processes. The position can be part time or full time, and 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 achieve its sales targets
Provide DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.
Maintain store product and operational standards
Responsible for inventory processes including truck put‑away, shoot‑outs, cycle counts, back stock, etc.

Secondary Responsibilities

Maintain store cleanliness, including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, and parking lot
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 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 Necessary 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 capable of supporting delivery of parts to commercial customers. The role includes delivering parts to commercial customers and assisting with task and inventory processes in the store. The 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 flyer
Daily collection of credit accounts

Secondary Responsibilities

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

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 (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 preferred
Certificates, licenses, and 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, 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 duties, the employee is usually working inside; however, they will occasionally be outside and exposed to various weather conditions while performing tasks such as installing batteries and wiper blades. The employee is also occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation Range

15.95 USD PER HOUR - 16.95 USD PER HOUR

Benefits Information

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