Store Driver

Advance Auto Parts•Manhattan, KS

About The Position

The Store Driver picks, stages, and safely delivers parts to professional customers, picks up returns and cores, and supports store sales and operations. The role also involves promoting sales and loyalty programs, collecting payments on credit accounts, building customer relationships, assisting walk-in customers, and maintaining store cleanliness and inventory. The employee must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.
Friendly and persuasive communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with customers, peers, and leadership.
Ability to speak and write English; Spanish is a plus.
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 locate and stock parts, and knowledge of safety practices.
Ability to operate inventory systems for back stock and store equipment.
Sales aptitude, customer-service orientation, and ability to identify customer needs and recommend solutions.
Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed.
Confidence engaging customers and promoting products, and willingness to learn about new products and sales techniques.
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 with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Automotive parts experience is preferred.
Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

Pick, stage, and safely deliver parts to professional customers.
Pick up returns and cores.
Deliver weekly and monthly sales flyers and promote current sales and loyalty programs.
Collect payments on credit accounts daily.
Build and maintain relationships with MainStreet and National Pro customers, and share delivery insights with the CPP.
Assist with upselling and cross-selling 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 walk-in customers to understand their needs and recommend appropriate parts or services.
Perform other duties as assigned.