Salesperson

Advance Stores Company•Charlottesville, VA

10d

About The Position

The Salesperson is an entry-level sales position that supports the do-it-yourself (DIY) business and helps 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. It also requires in-depth knowledge of store inventory and maintenance processes. The position may be part-time or full-time. Fleet safety certification is preferred. Salespeople provide customers with a helpful in-store and phone sales experience, contribute to sales goals, perform DIY services such as battery installation and testing and wiper installation, and maintain store product and operational standards. They also handle inventory processes, general stocking, store cleanliness, and parts deliveries as needed. The job is predominantly performed standing or walking inside a store. Employees may occasionally work outdoors in varying weather and encounter mechanical parts, heights, chemicals, electrical hazards, explosives, and vibration. The role involves frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds.

Requirements

2–3 years of successful sales experience in a diverse retail environment, providing superior customer experiences.
Ability to speak and write English, 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 using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to work a variety of days, evenings, and weekends as needed.
Basic driving and navigation ability.
Ability to use a delivery board system, locate and stock parts, and operate inventory systems, store equipment, POS systems, and parts lookup systems.
Safety knowledge and skills, along with parts and automotive system knowledge.
Ability to use testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, 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.
Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

Provide an excellent selling experience for 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.
Perform inventory processes, including truck put-away, shootouts, 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.