Salesperson at Advance Auto Parts

Phenix City, Alabama, United States

Apply Now

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Automotive RetailIndustries

Requirements

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
Fleet safety certification preferred
Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships
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
2-3 years of successful sales experience in a diverse retail environment preferred
Basic driving and navigation ability
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally
Physical abilities: walking/standing predominantly, talk/hear, use hands/fingers, reach, climb/balance, stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl
Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

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
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 systems knowledgeparts 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, though the role can be part time or full time.

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, sets a salesperson up for success.

What are the essential skills needed for this job?

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 does a strong candidate for this salesperson position look like?

A strong candidate has 2-3 years of successful sales experience in retail, basic automotive and parts knowledge, inventory management skills, friendly communication, and the physical ability to stand, walk, and handle parts while delivering excellent customer service.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.