Salesperson/Store Driver Store 6723

Advance Auto Parts; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals for the Salesperson/Store Driver role. This entry-level position offers the chance to engage with customers, provide exceptional service, and support the store's sales objectives. Ideal candidates will have a passion for automotive knowledge and a commitment to safety. With opportunities for both part-time and full-time work, this role is perfect for those looking to grow in a dynamic retail environment. Join a team that values customer relationships and operational excellence, and make a difference in the DIY automotive space.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of successful sales experience in retail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team.
• Basic automotive parts knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and achieve sales goals.
• Safely deliver parts and assist with inventory processes.
• Maintain store cleanliness and operational standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Basic Automotive Knowledge

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Driving Skills

Safety Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS Systems

Inventory Systems

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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 knowledge, and basic part knowledge. The role involves sourcing from stores, hubs, pdq, and external suppliers. In-depth knowledge of store inventory and maintenance processes is necessary. Position can 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 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, 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 skills.
• 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 in testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY service.

Essential Job Skills 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, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work days, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Prior Experience

• 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 the delivery of parts to commercial customers. Responsibilities include delivering parts, assisting with task and inventory processes, and must be fleet safety certified.

Primary Responsibilities

• Safely deliver parts to customers.
• 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.
• General stocking including truck stocking and back stock.

Success Factors

• Basic driving and navigation skills.
• Ability to use delivery board system.
• Friendly communication.
• Ability to locate and stock parts.
• Safety knowledge and skills.
• Operating inventory systems and store equipment.

Essential Job Skills for Success as a Driver

• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to interpret safety rules, operating instructions, parts catalogs, and manuals.
• Use basic math accurately.
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, and weekends.

Prior Experience

• Automotive parts experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and fleet safety certification required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands include walking, standing, talking, hearing, handling, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally. Vision abilities include close, distance, color, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Work Environment

Primarily indoor work with occasional outdoor exposure to weather, moving mechanical parts, chemicals, electrical hazards, explosives, and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

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