salesperson

$33,280 - $35,256/Yr

Advance Auto Parts - Costa Mesa, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Costa Mesa, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

About the position

The Salesperson position at Advance Auto Parts is an entry-level role focused on supporting the DIY business and achieving sales and service objectives. The role requires a good understanding of store systems, basic automotive knowledge, and the ability to assist customers effectively. This part-time position involves various responsibilities, including providing excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and managing inventory processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls
• Achieve personal sales goal and help store achieve its sales goals
• Provide DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.
• Maintain store product and operational standards
• Responsible for inventory processes including truck put away, shoot outs, cycle counts, back stock, etc.
• Store cleanliness including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot
• General stocking including truck stocking and back stock
• Safely deliver parts to customers as needed

Requirements

• 2-3 years of successful sales experience in a diverse retail environment
• Basic driving and navigation ability
• Ability to use delivery board system
• Friendly communication skills
• Ability to locate and stock parts
• Safety knowledge and skills
• Operating inventory systems and store equipment
• Parts and automotive system knowledge
• Operating POS and Parts lookup systems
• Expert at testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY service
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals
• Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide

Nice-to-haves

• Fleet safety certification preferred

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Flexible scheduling options
• Opportunities for career advancement