Salesperson

Advance Stores Company • Sarasota, FL

12d

About The Position

Entry-level sales position supporting the do-it-yourself (DIY) business and helping achieve sales and service objectives. The role requires knowledge of store systems, basic automotive systems and parts, sourcing 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.

Requirements

• Basic driving and navigation ability.
• Ability to use the delivery board system.
• Friendly communication skills.
• Ability to locate and stock parts.
• Safety knowledge and skills.
• Ability to operate inventory systems and store equipment.
• Knowledge of parts and automotive systems.
• Ability to operate POS and parts lookup systems.
• Expertise using testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY service.
• Speak and write English; Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers, and management.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic accurately, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division 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.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

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, 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.
• Stock merchandise, including truck deliveries 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