Salesperson

Posted 3 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
46545, Mishawaka, IN, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Automotive • eCommerce • Retail
The Role
Deliver and pick up automotive parts, maintain inventory and store cleanliness, collect payments, promote sales and loyalty programs, upsell to pro and walk-in customers, and perform general stocking and physical tasks as needed.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Description

Position Responsibilities

  • Pick, stage and safely deliver parts to pro customers  
  • Pick up returns and cores
  • Drop off weekly/monthly sales flyers while promoting current sales and loyalty programs  
  • Daily collection of credit accounts
  • Build and maintain relationships with MainStreet and National Pro customers while providing the CPP with insights learned while making deliveries  
  • Assist in upselling and cross-selling products to increase average transaction value
  • Maintain store cleanliness including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting and parking lot  
  • General stocking including truck stocking, back stock and 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
  • Other duties as assigned

Success Factors

  • Safe driving and navigation ability
  • Ability to use delivery board system
  • Friendly and persuasive communication
  • Ability to locate and stock parts   Safety knowledge and skills
  • Operating inventory systems (Back stock) and store equipment  
  • Sales aptitude and customer service orientation
  • Ability to identify customer needs and recommend solutions

Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a Driver

  • Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers,0 peers and leadership
  • 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   Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings and weekends as needed
  • Confidence in engaging customers and promoting products
  • Willing to learn about new products and sales techniques

Prior Experience that Sets a Driver up for Success

  • Automotive parts experience is preferred

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

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 with assistance.  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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

California Residents click below for Privacy Notice:

https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/disclosures

Skills Required

  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance
  • Speak and write English
  • Spanish language skills
  • Ability to use delivery board system
  • Experience operating inventory/back-stock systems and performing cycle counts
  • Sales aptitude and customer service orientation; ability to upsell and cross-sell
  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, parts catalogs, and maintenance instructions
  • Availability to work varied days, evenings and weekends
  • Automotive parts experience

Advance Auto Parts Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Advance Auto Parts and has not been reviewed or approved by Advance Auto Parts.

  • Retirement Support Benefits are described as including a 401(k) plan with company matching, which is repeatedly positioned as a notable strength. Retirement tools like HSAs/FSAs and related financial protections (life and disability coverage) further reinforce the sense of baseline financial support.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is presented as broad, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision options, with additional supplemental medical plans. Eligibility beginning shortly after hire for full-time roles is framed as a practical advantage for accessing coverage earlier in tenure.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off is described as accruing and increasing with tenure, and parental leave is included among the offerings. Flexible PTO for longer-tenured employees is positioned as an added offset for a subset of roles.

Advance Auto Parts Insights

Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Raleigh, North Carolina
24,252 Employees

What We Do

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers. As of January 3, 2026, Advance operated 4,305 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also served 809 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services, and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.

Similar Jobs

Advance Auto Parts Logo Advance Auto Parts

Salesperson

Automotive • eCommerce • Retail
In-Office
46241, Indianapolis, IN, USA
24252 Employees

Advance Auto Parts Logo Advance Auto Parts

Salesperson

Automotive • eCommerce • Retail
In-Office
47274, Seymour, IN, USA
24252 Employees

Advance Auto Parts Logo Advance Auto Parts

Salesperson

Automotive • eCommerce • Retail
In-Office
47112, Corydon, IN, USA
24252 Employees

Advance Auto Parts Logo Advance Auto Parts

Salesperson

Automotive • eCommerce • Retail
In-Office
46514, Elkhart, IN, USA
24252 Employees

Similar Companies Hiring

PRIMA Thumbnail
Travel • Software • Marketing Tech • Hospitality • eCommerce
US
15 Employees
Scotch Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • eCommerce • Fintech • Payments • Retail • Software • Analytics
US
35 Employees
Golden Pet Brands Thumbnail
Digital Media • eCommerce • Information Technology • Marketing Tech • Pet • Retail • Social Media
El Segundo, California
178 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account