Salesperson/Store Driver Store 6313

Advance Stores Company•Elk River, MN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This role combines an entry-level sales position capable of supporting the DIY business with the responsibility of delivering parts to commercial customers. The Salesperson aspect involves having good knowledge of store systems, basic automotive system knowledge, and basic part knowledge, with the ability to source parts from various locations. They must also have in-depth knowledge of store inventory and maintenance processes. The Store Driver aspect focuses on safely delivering parts to commercial customers and assisting with in-store tasks and inventory processes. This position can be part-time or full-time and requires fleet safety certification.

Requirements

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
Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers and management
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
Must have a valid driver's license and be fleet safety certified
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Fleet safety certification preferred
2-3 years of successful sales experience in a diverse retail environment, providing superior customer experiences
Automotive parts experience is preferred

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.
Safely deliver parts to customers as needed
Pick and stage parts for customer orders
Pick up returns and cores
Drop off weekly / monthly sales flyer
Daily collection of credit accounts
Store Cleanliness including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot
General stocking including truck stocking and back stock