Salesperson

Advance Auto Parts•Fort Collins, CO

6d•$15 - $16

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, and the ability to source products from stores, hubs, PDQ, and external suppliers. The Salesperson also maintains in-depth knowledge of store inventory and maintenance processes. The position may be part-time or full-time. Fleet safety certification is preferred. The role provides sales and service to DIY customers in person and by phone, supports store sales goals, performs DIY services such as battery testing and installation and wiper installation, and helps maintain store product and operational standards. It includes inventory work, stocking, store cleanliness, and safely delivering parts to customers as needed. The physical demands include predominantly walking or standing; talking and hearing; handling, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee frequently lifts or moves up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Work is usually indoors, with occasional outdoor work in varying weather. The environment may also involve moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical shock risk, explosives, and vibration. Noise is usually moderate.

Requirements

Have 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.
Be able to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed.
Have basic driving and navigation ability.
Be able to use the delivery board system.
Have friendly communication skills.
Be able to locate and stock parts.
Have safety knowledge and skills.
Be able to operate inventory systems and store equipment.
Have parts and automotive system knowledge and skills.
Be able to operate POS and parts lookup systems.
Be skilled at using testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY service.

Nice To Haves

Fleet safety certification.
Spanish language skills.

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.