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Sales Associate

Interstate Batteries · Middleton, WI · Full time

Posted May 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you met or beat a sales goal.

What they are checking: Whether they track their own results and know what actions drove them.

How would you learn enough about our products to answer questions with confidence?

What they are checking: Whether they take initiative to build product knowledge instead of waiting to be taught everything.

Tell me about a time you turned an unhappy customer around.

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm, listen and find a fix that keeps the customer coming back.

You also make deliveries. How do you represent the store when you are out on a delivery?

What they are checking: Whether they stay professional and safe when no manager is watching.

What would you do

A customer walks in and says their car will not start. What questions would you ask them?

What they are checking: Whether they use open-ended questions to understand the real need before recommending a product.

A customer only wants the cheapest option, but you think it is wrong for their vehicle. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they give honest advice and then respect the customer's decision.

When the store is quiet, what do you do to keep busy?

What they are checking: Whether they keep the sales floor clean and shoppable without being told.

How would you suggest an add-on item, like a battery terminal cleaner, in a way that actually helps the customer?

What they are checking: Whether they connect add-ons to a real benefit, which builds trust and sales together.

About the work

How would you explain the difference between a good, better and best battery without sounding pushy?

What they are checking: Whether they can tie features to the customer's needs and let the customer choose.

This job includes testing and installing car batteries. Have you done that before, and what safety steps would you take?

What they are checking: Whether they know to protect eyes and hands and disconnect terminals in the right order.

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The full job description

As published by Interstate Batteries.

Our mission is to be a trusted workplace for team members to be their whole selves at work. A company that people love and positively impacts the lives of all whom we touch. be your best self At Interstate Batteries, you have the chance to be excellent at work and excellent at life. We know that professional success depends on personal wellbeing. That's why we want to enrich your life with the tools and services you need to succeed in every area of your life. Join us! Purpose of Job: The Sales Associate provides fast and friendly service by actively seeking out customers to assess their needs and provide assistance. This role maintains the condition of the sales floor, ensuring that it is clean and shoppable. They will also make deliveries and test/install car batteries. Job Components: • Provide exceptional, friendly customer service in a fast-paced retail environment • Greet every customer with a positive attitude & smile • Engage customers to understand their needs using open-ended questions • Maintain strong product knowledge to confidently assist and advise customers • Promote special offers, and current sales to enhance the customer experience • Explain product features and benefits in a clear and helpful way • Drive sales by recommending “good, better, best” options and related add-on items • Meet or exceed individual sales goals and performance expectations • Accurately process transactions and handle cash and card payments via a Point of Sale System • Assist with inventory tasks, including receiving, stocking, and organizing merchandise • Keep the store clean, well-stocked, and easy to shop • Perform basic battery testing and installation, including automotive batteries • Complete local deliveries using a company vehicle, as needed • Follow / fulfill all driver program requirements, as specified by the manager • Team-oriented environment with individual performance expectations Qualifications: • At least 18 years of age • High school diploma or equivalent preferred • Previous retail or customer service experience (preferred but not required) • Previous delivery driving experience is preferred • Must have a clean drivers record AND meet driver qualifications requirements • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays • Basic math skills and comfort handling cash transactions • Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment criminal background check Scope Data: • Interacts professionally with fellow Team Members • Operate with integrity and demonstrate a positive attitude Work Environment: • Position requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and lifting. • Be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs, without assistance and occasionally lifting up to 75lbs • Work involves some irregularities and difficulties with repetitive and varied tasks. • Primarily retail store setting, however, frequently exposed to dirt, dust, fumes, temperature extremes, dampness and battery acid as is normal to warehouse environment in this business • Stress associated with workplace pressure and the retail environment. • Exposed to the hazards of the road when operating or riding in a vehicle Note: We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us. Interstate Batteries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstate Batteries complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Interstate Batteries expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), marital status, military status, veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal law.

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