Salesperson/Store Driver Store 8138

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

Job summary

A leading automotive retail company in Houston is seeking an entry-level Salesperson to support DIY customers and assist with store delivery and inventory. Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, safely delivering parts to customers, and maintaining store standards. Candidates should possess basic automotive knowledge and strong communication skills. Both part-time and full-time positions available.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring customer service experience.
• Basic driving ability and a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift and manage inventory effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to DIY customers.
• Safely deliver parts to customers as needed.
• Maintain store cleanliness and product standards.

Skills

Customer communication

Basic automotive knowledge

Basic math skills

Inventory management

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 requires good knowledge of store systems, basic automotive system knowledge, and basic part knowledge. The role has the basic ability to source from stores, hubs, pdq, and external suppliers. In-depth knowledge of the store inventory and maintenance processes is required. Position can be part time or full time. Fleet safety certification preferred.

Primary Responsibilities (Salesperson)

• 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 (Salesperson)

• 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 (Salesperson)

• 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 (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 (Salesperson)

• 2-3 years of successful sales experience in a diverse retail environment, providing superior customer experiences

Job Description (Store Driver)

Entry level store position capable of supporting delivery of parts to commercial customers. Deliver parts to commercial customers and assist with in-store inventory processes. Position can be part time or full time and must be fleet safety certified.

Primary Responsibilities (Store Driver)

• Safely deliver parts to customers as needed
• Pick and stage parts for customer orders
• Pick up returns and cores
• Drop off weekly/monthly sales flyer
• Daily collection of credit accounts

Secondary Responsibilities (Store Driver)

• Store cleanliness including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot
• General stocking including truck stocking and back stock

Success Factors (Store Driver)

• 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 (Back stock) and store equipment

Essential Job Skills (Store Driver)

• 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 (Store Driver)

• Automotive parts experience is preferred
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Must have a valid driver's license and be fleet safety certified

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will predominantly be walking or standing. The employee is required to be able to talk and 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.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, 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 caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

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.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail