Store Driver

Advance Auto Parts • Alvin, TX

4d

About The Position

The Store Driver picks, stages, and safely delivers parts to professional customers; collects returns, cores, and credit accounts; and promotes sales and loyalty programs during deliveries. The role also builds relationships with customers, shares delivery insights with the CPP, supports sales through upselling and cross-selling, assists walk-in customers, and helps keep the store organized and stocked. The employee may perform other duties as assigned.

The role requires safe driving, effective customer communication, product and inventory knowledge, and the ability to use delivery and inventory systems and store equipment. The employee works an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed. Automotive parts experience is preferred, and a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.

The position is predominantly performed walking or standing, usually indoors, with occasional outdoor work in varying weather. Duties may involve lifting and moving items, including loads up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally with assistance. The work environment may also include exposure to moving mechanical parts, heights, chemicals, electrical shock risks, explosives, and vibration; noise is usually moderate.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to drive safely and navigate routes.
• Ability to use a delivery board system.
• Ability to locate and stock parts, and knowledge of safety practices.
• Ability to operate inventory systems and store equipment.
• Friendly, persuasive communication skills and ability to build relationships with customers, peers, and leadership.
• 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, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed.
• Confidence engaging customers and promoting products.
• Willingness to learn about new products and sales techniques.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive parts experience is preferred.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pick, stage, and safely deliver parts to professional customers.
• Pick up returns and cores.
• Deliver weekly or monthly sales flyers and promote current sales and loyalty programs.
• Collect credit accounts daily.
• Build and maintain relationships with MainStreet and National Pro customers, and provide the CPP with insights gathered during deliveries.
• Assist in upselling and cross-selling products to increase average transaction value.
• Maintain store cleanliness, including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, and the parking lot.
• Stock merchandise, including truck stocking, back stock, and cycle counts.
• Maintain knowledge of product inventory and new arrivals to assist with sales.
• Engage with walk-in customers to understand their needs and recommend appropriate parts or services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED