Salesperson at Advance Auto Parts

Gainesville, Georgia, United States

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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
Physical ability to walk/stand predominantly, talk/hear, use hands/fingers, reach, climb/balance, stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl; lift/move up to 50 lbs frequently and 100 lbs occasionally; specific vision abilities (close, distance, color, depth perception, adjust focus)
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

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

salescustomer serviceinventory managementPOS systemsparts lookupbattery installationwiper installationautomotive parts knowledgestore systemscycle countsdelivery systems

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 salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for the Salesperson role?

Required skills include good knowledge of store systems, basic automotive system and part knowledge, ability to source parts from various suppliers, speak and write English effectively, use basic math accurately, and prior 2-3 years of successful sales experience in retail.

What does the work environment look like for this position?

The role involves predominantly walking or standing, handling inventory processes, providing DIY services, maintaining store cleanliness, and working an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed.

What prior experience helps someone succeed as a Salesperson here?

2-3 years of successful sales experience in a diverse retail environment providing superior customer experiences sets candidates up for success.