Salesperson/Store Driver Store 7893

Advance Auto Parts; Hummelstown (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in Hummelstown is seeking an entry-level sales associate to support DIY customers, achieve sales goals, and perform basic automotive services. The role requires friendly communication, basic automotive knowledge, and flexibility to work various shifts. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of retail sales experience. This position offers part-time or full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of successful sales experience in a retail environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Experience with POS and inventory systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent selling experience for DIY customers.
• Achieve personal and store sales goals.
• Perform DIY services like battery installation and testing.

Skills

Customer service

Basic automotive knowledge

Friendly communication

Basic math skills

Driving and navigation

Job description

Job Description

Entry level sales position capable of supporting the DIY business and achieving our sales and service objectives. The role has good knowledge of store systems, basic automotive system knowledge and basic part knowledge. The role can be part‑time or full‑time. Fleet safety certification preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide excellent selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls
• Achieve personal sales goal and help 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 outs, 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

• 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 must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Equal Opportunity

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 or any other federal, state or local protected class.