Salesperson/Store Driver Store 6356

Advance Auto Parts; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer is seeking a Salesperson for an entry-level role focused on customer service and sales. This position requires knowledge of automotive parts, a valid driver's license, and excellent communication skills. The Salesperson will assist customers in-store and deliver parts. Full-time or part-time opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of store systems required.
• 2-3 years of successful sales experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and fleet safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent selling experience for customers.
• Achieve personal sales goals.
• Safely deliver parts to customers as needed.

Skills

Excellent sales and service skills

Basic automotive and parts knowledge

Delivery driving and navigation ability

Proficient communication skills

Basic math skills

Job description

Salesperson

Entry level position that supports the DIY business by providing excellent sales and service. Requires knowledge of store systems, basic automotive and parts knowledge, and the ability to source parts from stores, hubs, PDQ, and external suppliers. In‑depth knowledge of inventory and maintenance processes is essential. Position can be part‑time or full‑time. Fleet safety certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent selling experience for DIY customers via in‑store visits and phone calls.
• Achieve personal sales goal and assist store in meeting its sales targets.
• Perform DIY services such as battery installation, testing, wiper blade change, etc.
• Maintain store product and operational standards.
• Handle inventory processes including truck putaway, shoot‑outs, cycle counts, and back‑stock management.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Maintain store cleanliness – floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot.
• Perform general stocking of trucks and back‑stock areas.
• Safely deliver parts to customers as needed.

Success Factors

• Basic driving and navigation ability.
• Proficiency with delivery board system.
• Friendly and effective communication.
• Ability to locate and stock parts.
• Safety knowledge and skills.
• Operating inventory systems and store equipment.
• Parts and automotive system knowledge.
• 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. Build strong relationships with customers, peers, and management.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals.
• Perform basic math accurately (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Work assorted days, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Prior Experience

• 2‑3 years of successful sales experience in a diverse retail environment.

Store Driver

Entry level store position responsible for delivering parts to commercial customers and assisting with inventory processes. Position can be part‑time or full‑time and requires fleet safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Safely deliver parts to customers as needed.
• Pick and stage parts for customer orders.
• Pursue returns and core stock.
• Drop off weekly / monthly sales flyers.
• Collect daily credit accounts.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Maintain store cleanliness – floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot.
• Perform general stocking of trucks and back‑stock.

Success Factors

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

Essential Job Skills

• Communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers, and management.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals.
• Perform basic math accurately.
• Work assorted days, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Prior Experience

• Automotive parts experience preferred.
• Certificates, licenses, registrations.
• Valid driver’s license and fleet safety certification required.

Physical Demands

Employee must predominantly walk or stand, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work usually inside but occasionally outside, exposed to weather. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, chemicals, electrical shock risk, and vibration. Noise level usually moderate.

EEO Statement

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, status as a veteran and basis of disability.