Salesperson

Advance Auto Parts • DeFuniak Springs, FL

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About The Position

The Salesperson is an entry-level sales position that supports the DIY business and helps achieve sales and service objectives. The role requires good knowledge of store systems, basic automotive systems and parts, the ability to source parts from stores, hubs, PDQ, and external suppliers, and in-depth knowledge of store inventory and maintenance processes. The position may be part-time or full-time. Fleet safety certification is preferred.

The Salesperson serves DIY customers in person and by phone, supports sales goals, provides basic DIY services such as battery testing and installation and wiper installation, maintains store standards, handles inventory activities, and may deliver parts to customers. The role requires the ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of successful sales experience in a diverse retail environment, providing superior customer experiences.
• 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.
• Work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed.
• 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 system knowledge and skills.
• Ability to operate POS and parts lookup systems.
• Expertise using testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY service.

Nice To Haves

• Fleet safety certification preferred.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide an excellent selling experience during DIY customer visits and phone calls.
• Achieve personal sales goals and help the store achieve its sales goals.
• Provide DIY services, including 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, 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