Salesperson

Advance Auto Parts

. Support the DIY business and achieve sales and service objectives .

Posted 10/12/2026part-timeMadison • Alabama • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sales and customer service within a retail environment, with a strong focus on DIY services and inventory management. Proficient in operating store systems and delivering exceptional customer experiences while adhering to safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales ExperienceInventory ManagementAutomotive System KnowledgeCustomer Service SkillsSafety Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Basic Automotive System KnowledgeInventory ProcessesParts Lookup SystemsTesting and Diagnostic EquipmentMathematical Ability

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCustomer Interaction

Tools & Technologies

Store SystemsDelivery Board SystemPOS Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Fleet Safety Certification

Industry Keywords

Retail EnvironmentDIY ServicesSales GoalsOperational Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the DIY business and achieve sales and service objectives
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 predominantly indoors while occasionally performing outdoor installations and handling associated workplace hazards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Entry-level sales position; 2–3 years of successful sales experience in a diverse retail environment
Good knowledge of store systems
Basic automotive system and parts knowledge
Basic ability to source from stores, hubs, PDQ, and external suppliers
In-depth knowledge of store inventory and maintenance processes
Basic driving and navigation ability
Ability to use delivery board system
Ability to locate and stock parts
Safety knowledge and skills
Ability to operate inventory systems, store equipment, POS, and parts lookup systems
Expertise in testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY service
Speak and write English; Spanish is a plus
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals
Basic mathematical ability using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to work assorted days, evenings, and weekends as needed
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent lifting/moving up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting/moving up to 100 pounds
Fleet safety certification preferred