Salesperson

Advance Stores Company•Lakewood, NJ

13h

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, the ability to source products 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. The Salesperson serves DIY customers in person and by phone, provides basic DIY services such as battery installation and testing and wiper installation, and supports store sales, inventory, stocking, delivery, cleanliness, and operational standards. The role may require working a variety of days, evenings, and weekends.

Requirements

2–3 years of successful sales experience in a diverse retail environment, providing superior customer experiences.
Basic driving and navigation ability.
Ability to use the delivery board system.
Friendly communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with customers, peers, and management.
Ability to locate and stock parts.
Safety knowledge and skills.
Ability to operate inventory systems, store equipment, POS systems, parts lookup systems, and testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY service.
Parts and automotive system knowledge.
Ability to speak and write English.
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 an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Fleet safety certification.
Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

Provide an excellent selling experience for DIY customers visiting the store or calling 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 stocking and back stock.
Safely deliver parts to customers as needed.