Salesperson

Advance Auto Parts•London, OH

10d•$14 - $15

About The Position

This entry-level sales position supports the DIY business and helps achieve sales and service objectives. The role requires knowledge of store systems, basic automotive systems and parts, store inventory, and maintenance processes. The salesperson must be able to source parts from stores, hubs, PDQ, and external suppliers. 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, and helps maintain store and inventory standards. Other duties include stocking, store cleanliness, and delivering parts as needed. The role involves predominantly walking or standing and requires physical tasks including handling parts and equipment, climbing or balancing, and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Work is usually indoors, with occasional outdoor work and exposure to weather and other workplace hazards. The noise level is usually moderate. The stated good-faith compensation estimate is $13.50–$14.61 per hour for a new team member. The rate offered may depend on factors including location, experience, automotive knowledge, education, leadership roles, relevant skills, and shift differential, if applicable. Advance Auto Parts describes its health and wellness benefits program as comprehensive and intended to support Team Members and their families.

Requirements

2–3 years of successful sales experience in a diverse retail environment, providing superior customer experiences.
Speak and write English and communicate effectively to 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, 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.
Basic driving and navigation ability.
Ability to use a delivery board system.
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.
Ability to use testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY service.
Ability to perform the listed physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills.
Fleet safety certification.

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.
Perform 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.