Salesperson at Advance Auto Parts

Chestertown, Maryland, 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 instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals
Use basic math accurately (add, subtract, multiply, divide with whole numbers, fractions, decimals)
Ability to work assortment of days, evenings, and weekends
2-3 years of successful sales experience in diverse retail environment preferred
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
Physical ability: walking/standing predominantly; talk/hear; use hands/fingers; reach; climb/balance; stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl; lift/move up to 50 lbs frequently, 100 lbs occasionally; vision (close, distance, color, depth, 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 parts knowledgeinventory managementPOS systemsparts lookupbattery installationwiper installationcycle countsdelivery systemscustomer service

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 essential 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 various shifts including days, evenings, and weekends.

What prior experience is preferred for this role?

2-3 years of successful sales experience in a diverse retail environment, providing superior customer experiences, sets a salesperson up for success. Fleet safety certification is preferred.

What are the physical demands of this job?

The role requires predominantly walking or standing, talking and hearing, using hands and fingers to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, and climbing.