What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Associate position at Advance Auto Parts?
Salesperson Job Description
What is a Salesperson?
At Advance Auto Parts, a Salesperson is the gatekeeper for ensuring that each customer has a superior shopping experience. The Salesperson works to make legendary service the trademark at Advance Auto Parts. Each Salesperson must be knowledgeable of all facets of the store and be committed to being an “A” Team Member who inspires our team, helps our customers succeed and is committed to growing the business and profitability with integrity.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
•Stock merchandise
•Install windshield washers, test and install batteries
•Operate POS (Point of Sale) equipment
•Produce consistently high sales averages and work to exceed daily individual and store targets; maintain an awareness of and achieve maximum results on all promotions and advertisements
•Develop and maintain comprehensive product knowledge
•Maintain security and safety throughout the store at all times
•Maintain high standards of customer service and housekeeping
•Execute merchandise moves, stocking and display with high housekeeping standards
•Monitor inventory levels to ensure maximum profitability and product availability
•Participate in inventories and periodic cycle counts
•Demonstrate an eagerness to be a team player and assist in other functions as assigned by the store management team, including, but not limited to: cleaning, operating POS equipment, truck loading/unloading, etc.
Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a Salesperson
•Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers and management
•Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals
•Use basic math accurately: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
•Strong organizational skills
•Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed
Prior Experience that Sets a Salesperson up for Success
2-3 years of successful sales experience in a diverse retail environment, providing superior customer experiences
Education
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
None
Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will predominantly be walking or standing.The employee is required to be able to talk and hear, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually working inside; however, they will occasionally be outside and exposed to various weather conditions while performing such tasks as installing batteries and wiper blades.The employee is also occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Shift:
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17
