Sales associate-1

Advance Auto Parts • Hartwell, GA

5d

About The Position

Entry-level sales position supporting the do-it-yourself (DIY) business and helping achieve sales and service objectives. The role requires good knowledge of store systems, basic automotive systems and parts, and the ability to source products from stores, hubs, PDQ, and external suppliers. The salesperson has in-depth knowledge of store inventory and maintenance processes. The position may be part-time or full-time; fleet safety certification is preferred.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of successful sales experience in a diverse retail environment, providing superior customer experiences.
• Basic driving and navigation ability.
• Ability to use a delivery board system.
• Friendly communication skills.
• Ability to locate and stock parts.
• Safety knowledge and skills.
• Ability to operate inventory systems and store equipment.
• Parts and automotive systems knowledge and skills.
• Ability to operate POS and parts lookup systems.
• Proficiency with testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services.
• Speak and write English; communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers, and management.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals.
• Use basic math accurately, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language skills.
• Fleet safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide an excellent selling experience for DIY customers in person and by phone.
• Achieve personal sales goals and help the store achieve its sales goals.
• Provide DIY services such as battery installation and testing, and wiper installation.
• Maintain store product and operational standards.
• Handle inventory processes, including truck put-away, shoot-outs, cycle counts, and back stock.
• Maintain store cleanliness, including floors, bathrooms, product facing, dusting, and the parking lot.
• Perform general stocking, including truck stocking and back stock.
• Safely deliver parts to customers as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed