Salesperson at Advance Auto Parts

Kentwood, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Automotive RetailIndustries

Requirements

Entry-level with good knowledge of store systems, basic automotive system knowledge, and basic part knowledge
Basic ability to source from stores, hubs, PDQ, and external suppliers
In-depth knowledge of store inventory and maintenance processes
Fully open availability between Friday and Sunday (part-time)
Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals
Use basic math accurately (add, subtract, multiply, divide with whole numbers, fractions, decimals)
Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends
2-3 years of successful sales experience in a diverse retail environment
Basic driving and navigation ability
Physical ability to walk/stand predominantly; talk/hear; use hands/fingers; reach; climb/balance; stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl; lift up to 50 lbs frequently and 100 lbs occasionally; specific vision abilities (close, distance, color, depth, focus)
Ability to work in environments with weather exposure, moving mechanical parts, high places, chemicals, electrical risk, explosives, vibration

Responsibilities

Provide excellent selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls
Achieve personal sales goals 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, scan outs, cycle counts, back stock, etc
Additional duties as assigned by Store Leadership
Store cleanliness including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot
General stocking including truck stocking and back stock
Safely deliver parts to customers as needed

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

store systemsautomotive parts knowledgeinventory managementPOS systemsparts lookupbattery installationwiper installationcycle countstruck stockingdelivery board systemdiagnostic equipment

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time or part-time position?

This is a part-time position.

What are the availability requirements for this role?

Fully open availability between Friday and Sunday is required.

What prior experience is preferred for this salesperson role?

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

What essential skills are needed for success as a Salesperson?

Essential skills include speaking and writing English (Spanish a plus), communicating effectively, reading and interpreting documents like safety rules and parts catalogs, using basic math accurately, and the ability to work assorted days, evenings, and weekends.

What makes a strong candidate for this Salesperson position?

A strong candidate has 2-3 years of successful sales experience in retail, basic automotive and parts knowledge, inventory system skills, friendly communication, and the physical ability to stand and walk while performing duties.