Salesperson/Store Driver Store 7376

Advance Auto Parts Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,350; Part time

Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer is looking for an entry-level salesperson to support their DIY business in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The role involves interacting with customers, achieving sales goals, and maintaining inventory. Candidates should have basic automotive knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Full-time and part-time positions are available with an hourly pay ranging from $15.97 to $16.95.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of successful sales experience in retail.
• Ability to work various shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Speak and write English; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide an excellent selling experience.
• Achieve personal sales goals.
• Maintain store product and operational standards.
• Deliver parts to customers safely.

Skills

Basic driving and navigation ability

Friendly communication

Parts and automotive system knowledge

Safety knowledge and skills

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. The salesperson will source parts from stores, hubs, pdq, and external suppliers, and will maintain in-depth knowledge of the store inventory and maintenance processes. The position can be part time or full time. 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 goals
• 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 out, cycle counts, Back stock, etc.

Secondary Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Expert at 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

Physical Demands

The employee will predominantly walk or stand, talk, hear, and 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 include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

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, 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

15.97 USD PER HOUR - 16.95 USD PER HOUR

Benefits Information

https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits

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