Store Driver

Advance Auto Parts; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts in Walterboro, South Carolina is seeking a driver to pick, stage and safely deliver parts to customers. The ideal candidate should maintain relationships with pro customers and assist in upselling products.

Requirements include a high school diploma and valid driver's license. Candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to engage with customers while delivering products.

Qualifications

• Automotive parts experience is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Pick, stage and safely deliver parts to pro customers.
• Build and maintain relationships with MainStreet and National Pro customers.
• Assist in upselling and cross‑selling products.

Skills

Safe driving and navigationability

Friendly and persuasive communication

Sales aptitude and customer service orientation

Ability to identify customer needs

Operating inventory systems

Friendly and persuasive communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

• Pick, stage and safely deliver parts to pro customers
• Pick up returns and cores
• Drop off weekly/monthly sales flyers while promoting current sales and loyalty programs
• Daily collection of credit accounts
• Build and maintain relationships with MainStreet and National Pro customers while providing the CPP with insights learned while making deliveries
• Assist in upselling and cross‑selling products to increase average transaction value
• Maintain store cleanliness, including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting and parking lot
• General stocking, including truck stocking, back stock and cycle counts
• Maintain knowledge of product inventory and new arrivals to assist with sales
• Engage with walk‑in customers to understand their needs and recommend appropriate parts or services
• Other duties as assigned

Success Factors

• Safe driving and navigation ability
• Ability to use delivery board system
• Friendly and persuasive communication
• Ability to locate and stock parts; safety knowledge and skills
• Operating inventory systems (back stock) and store equipment
• Sales aptitude and customer service orientation
• Ability to identify customer needs and recommend solutions

Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a Driver

• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers and leadership
• 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
• Confidence in engaging customers and promoting products
• Willing to learn about new products and sales techniques

Prior Experience That Sets a Driver Up for Success

• Automotive parts experience is preferred

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

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 with assistance. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the duties of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties, the employee is usually working inside; however, they will occasionally be outside and exposed to various weather conditions while performing such tasks 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.

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