Salesperson/Store Driver Store 9443

Advance Auto Parts; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer in Orange Park is seeking an entry-level Salesperson to provide excellent customer service and maintain store standards. Responsibilities include achieving sales goals, delivering parts, and supporting inventory processes. The ideal candidate should possess basic automotive knowledge and be available for flexible hours. Full-time opportunities are available with a focus on safety and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of successful sales experience in retail is preferred.
• Communicate effectively with customers and peers.
• Read safety rules and operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent selling experience for customers.
• Deliver parts to customers safely.
• Maintain store cleanliness and operational standards.

Skills

Basic driving and navigation ability

Friendly communication

Parts and automotive system knowledge

Safety knowledge and skills

Operating POS and parts lookup systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

What is a Salesperson? An entry‑level sales position supporting the DIY business and achieving our sales and service objectives. The role requires knowledge of store systems, basic automotive system and part knowledge, and the ability to source from stores, hubs, PDQ, and external suppliers. The candidate should have in‑depth knowledge of store inventory and maintenance processes, and may work 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 meet its sales objectives.
• Provide DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installations, etc.
• Maintain store product and operational standards.
• Manage inventory processes including truck put‑away, shoots, cycle counts, and back‑stock.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Maintain store cleanliness – floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot.
• General stocking – truck stocking and back‑stock.
• Safely deliver parts to customers as needed.

Success Factors

• Basic driving and navigation ability.
• Ability to use the 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.
• Operating POS and parts lookup systems.
• Expertise in testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY service.

Essential Job Skills for a Salesperson

• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus) and communicate effectively 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.
• 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.

Store Driver Role

Entry‑level store position supporting the delivery of parts to commercial customers. The role includes delivering parts and assisting with task and inventory processes. Supports part‑time or full‑time work and requires fleet safety certification.

Primary Responsibilities for 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 flyers.
• Collect credit accounts daily.

Secondary Responsibilities for Store Driver

• Maintain store cleanliness – floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot.
• General stocking – truck stocking and back‑stock.

Success Factors for Store Driver

• Basic driving and navigation ability.
• Ability to use the 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 a Driver

• Communicate effectively 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.
• Work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Prior Experience That Sets a Driver up for Success

• Automotive parts experience is preferred.
• Certificates, licenses, registrations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be fleet safety certified.

Physical Demands

The role requires walking or standing for most of the day, talking, hearing, handling objects, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 pounds continually and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Employees typically work inside, with occasional outside exposure and weather conditions. Tasks such as installing batteries and wiper blades and handling moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, chemicals, electrical shock, explosives, and vibration may occur. Noise levels are usually moderate.

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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, or basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail