Salesperson

Advance Auto Parts•Appomattox, VA

11d•$14 - $15

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 parts from stores, hubs, PDQ, and external suppliers. The Salesperson also has 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, maintains product and operational standards, handles inventory and stocking, and may deliver parts to customers. Work includes an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed. Compensation is estimated at $13.50–$14.61 per hour for a new team member; the offered rate may depend on factors including location, experience, automotive knowledge, education, leadership roles, skills, and shift differential, if applicable. Advance Auto Parts describes its health and wellness benefits program as comprehensive.

Requirements

2–3 years of successful sales experience in a diverse retail environment, providing superior customer experiences.
Speak and write English and communicate effectively with customers, peers, and management; Spanish is a plus.
Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals.
Use basic arithmetic accurately, including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Have basic driving and navigation ability.
Be able to locate and stock parts and operate inventory systems and store equipment.
Demonstrate safety knowledge and skills, and basic parts and automotive system knowledge.
Be able to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed.
Meet the stated physical demands, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Fleet safety certification.
Spanish language ability.

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 such as 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.
Use delivery board, inventory, POS, parts lookup, and diagnostic or testing systems and equipment.