Salesperson

Advance Auto Parts

. Provide an excellent selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls .

Posted 10/3/2026part-timeMadison • Alabama • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales capabilities with a focus on providing excellent customer service in a DIY retail environment. Proficient in inventory management, automotive systems knowledge, and safety protocols to ensure operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

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Sales ExperienceAutomotive System KnowledgeInventory ManagementCustomer Relationship BuildingSafety Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Basic Automotive System KnowledgeParts KnowledgeInventory ProcessesTesting and Diagnostic Equipment ExpertiseBasic Arithmetic Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

POS SystemsDelivery Board SystemStore Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Fleet Safety Certification

Industry Keywords

DIY ServicesRetail EnvironmentCustomer ServiceSales GoalsStore Maintenance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide an excellent selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls
Achieve personal sales goals and help the store achieve its sales goals
Provide DIY services including battery installation, 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 parking lot
Perform general stocking, including truck stocking and back stock
Safely deliver parts to customers as needed
Work primarily indoors, with occasional outdoor work installing batteries and wiper blades
Handle exposure to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, chemicals, electrical shock risks, explosives, vibration, and varying weather conditions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Entry-level sales position supporting DIY business and sales/service objectives
Good knowledge of store systems
Basic automotive system knowledge and basic parts knowledge
Basic ability to source from stores, hubs, PDQ, and external suppliers
In-depth knowledge of store inventory and maintenance processes
Fleet safety certification preferred
Basic driving and navigation ability
Ability to use delivery board system
Ability to locate and stock parts
Safety knowledge and skills
Experience operating inventory systems and store equipment
Parts and automotive system knowledge
Experience operating POS and parts lookup systems
Expertise with testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY service
Speak and write English; Spanish is a plus
Ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers, and management
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 assorted days, evenings, and weekends as needed
2–3 years of successful sales experience in a diverse retail environment
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer protections and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws