Store Driver

Advance Auto Parts • Colchester, CT

5d • $17 - $18

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 payments on credit accounts, and maintaining relationships with MainStreet and National Pro customers while sharing delivery insights with the CPP. Store Drivers also assist walk-in customers, recommend appropriate parts or services, support upselling and cross-selling, maintain product knowledge, stock merchandise, and help keep the store clean.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to drive safely and navigate delivery routes.
• Ability to use a delivery board system.
• Friendly and persuasive communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and 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, 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.
• Ability to operate inventory systems and store equipment.
• Sales aptitude and customer service orientation, including identifying customer needs and recommending solutions.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to speak and write English.

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.
• Distribute weekly or 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 provide the CPP with insights learned during deliveries.
• Assist with 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 and back stock, and perform 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits program for Team Members and their families.

What This Job Offers

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