Salesperson

Advance Stores Company • Pendleton, SC

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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 knowledge of store systems, basic automotive systems and parts, store inventory, and maintenance processes, as well as the ability 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, provides services such as battery installation and testing and wiper installation, and supports store sales, inventory, stocking, deliveries, and operational standards. Work is usually indoors, with occasional outdoor work in various weather conditions. The role involves frequent lifting and other physical activities, and occasional exposure to mechanical parts, chemicals, electrical hazards, and other workplace conditions.

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 a delivery board system, locate and stock parts, and operate inventory systems, store equipment, POS systems, and parts lookup systems.
• Have safety knowledge and skills, and parts and automotive system knowledge.
• Be able to use testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services.
• Meet 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

• Spanish language skills.
• Fleet safety certification.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed