Salesperson/Store Driver Store 7520

Advance Auto Parts; Keyser (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive parts industry is seeking entry-level Salespersons and Store Drivers in Keyser, West Virginia. Successful candidates will provide exceptional customer service, achieve sales goals, and possess knowledge of automotive systems. Flexible hours and part-time/full-time options are available, with a focus on delivering quality service and maintaining store standards.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of successful sales experience in retail.
• Effective communication in English; Spanish is a plus.
• Automotive parts experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls.
• Achieve personal sales goals and help the store meet its sales targets.
• Safely deliver parts to customers.

Skills

Communication

Basic math skills

Parts and automotive system knowledge

Driving and navigation skills

Job description

Job Description

What is a Salesperson?

Entry level sales position capable of supporting the DIY business and achieving sales and service objectives. Requires good knowledge of store systems, basic automotive systems, and parts. Must be able to source from stores, hubs, pdq, and external suppliers. In-depth knowledge of store inventory and maintenance processes is essential. Position can be part-time or full-time. Fleet safety certification is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Provide excellent selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls.
2. Achieve personal sales goals and help the store meet its sales targets.
3. Provide DIY services such as battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.
4. Maintain store product and operational standards.
5. Manage inventory processes including truck put away, shoot outs, cycle counts, back stock, etc.

Secondary Responsibilities

1. Ensure store cleanliness including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot.
2. Assist with general stocking, truck stocking, and back stock.
3. Safely deliver parts to customers as needed.

Success Factors

1. Basic driving and navigation skills.
2. Ability to use delivery board system.
3. Friendly communication skills.
4. Ability to locate and stock parts.
5. Knowledge of safety procedures.
6. Operate inventory systems and store equipment.
7. Parts and automotive system knowledge.
8. Operate POS and parts lookup systems.
9. Proficiency with testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services.

Essential Job Skills

1. Effective communication in English; Spanish is a plus; ability to build relationships with customers, peers, and management.
2. Ability to read and interpret safety rules, manuals, parts catalogs, and procedures.
3. Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals.
4. Flexibility to work days, evenings, and weekends.

Prior Experience

1. 2-3 years of successful sales experience in retail, providing excellent customer service.

What is a Store Driver?

Entry level store position supporting parts delivery to commercial customers. Responsible for delivering parts, assisting with inventory, and supporting store operations. Can be part-time or full-time. Must be fleet safety certified.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Safely deliver parts to customers.
2. Pick and stage parts for orders.
3. Handle returns and cores.
4. Distribute weekly/monthly sales flyers.
5. Collect credit accounts daily.

Secondary Responsibilities

1. Maintain store cleanliness.
2. Assist with stocking and back stock.

Success Factors

1. Basic driving and navigation skills.
2. Ability to use delivery systems.
3. Friendly communication.
4. Ability to locate and stock parts.
5. Knowledge of safety procedures.
6. Operate inventory systems and store equipment.

Essential Job Skills

1. Effective communication skills.
2. Ability to read safety and operating documents.
3. Basic math skills.
4. Availability to work flexible hours.

Prior Experience

1. Automotive parts experience preferred.
2. Valid driver’s license and fleet safety certification required.

Physical Demands

Employees must be able to walk, stand, talk, hear, and handle objects. Must frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Requires good vision and the ability to perform physical tasks.

Work Environment

Primarily indoor work, with occasional outdoor tasks exposed to weather conditions. Possible exposure to moving mechanical parts, chemicals, electrical hazards, and noise. Moderate noise level typical.