Store Driver

Advance Auto Parts•Centereach, NY

33d•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Store Driver safely delivers parts to professional customers, picks up returns and cores, and supports store operations and sales. The role includes promoting current sales and loyalty programs, collecting on credit accounts, and building relationships with MainStreet and National Pro customers while sharing delivery insights with the CPP. The driver also assists with upselling and cross-selling, engages walk-in customers to identify their needs and recommend parts or services, maintains product knowledge, and performs stocking and general store-cleanliness tasks. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires safe driving and navigation, effective customer communication, sales aptitude, and the ability to use delivery and inventory systems and store equipment. The employee must be able to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed. A high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record are required; automotive parts experience is preferred. Work is usually performed inside, with occasional outdoor work in varying weather. The employee may occasionally encounter moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical-shock risks, explosives, and vibration. The usual noise level is moderate. Physical duties include frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds with assistance. The good-faith pay estimate is $18.05–$19.54 per hour, depending on factors including location, experience, education, skills, and shift differential if applicable. Advance Auto Parts describes its health and wellness benefits program as comprehensive.

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, inventory systems, and store equipment.
Friendly, persuasive, and effective communication; ability to build strong 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, common 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 locate and stock parts, with safety knowledge and skills.
Sales aptitude and customer-service orientation; ability to identify customer needs and recommend solutions.
Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of 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.
Drop off weekly or monthly sales flyers and promote current sales and loyalty programs.
Collect on credit accounts daily.
Build and maintain relationships with MainStreet and National Pro customers and share delivery insights with the CPP.
Assist in upselling and cross-selling products to increase average transaction value.
Maintain store cleanliness, including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, and the parking lot.
Perform general stocking, 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.