Salesperson at Advance Auto Parts

Knoxville, Tennessee, 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, providing superior customer experiences (prior experience that sets up for success)
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 and hear; use hands/fingers; reach with hands/arms; 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

Customer ServiceSalesInventory ManagementPOS SystemsParts LookupBattery InstallationBattery TestingWiper InstallationDiagnostic EquipmentAutomotive Parts KnowledgeStore OperationsCycle CountsDelivery

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 and parts knowledge, ability to source parts, speak and write English effectively, use basic math, and prior 2-3 years of successful sales experience in retail.

What does the typical workday involve for a Salesperson?

Primary responsibilities include providing excellent selling experiences, achieving sales goals, DIY services like battery installation, maintaining standards, and handling inventory processes; secondary tasks cover store cleanliness and safe parts delivery.

What prior experience makes a strong candidate for this Salesperson position?

Candidates with 2-3 years of successful sales experience in a diverse retail environment, providing superior customer experiences, are set up for success.