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Salesperson

Advance Auto Parts · Schofield, WI · Part time

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you helped someone even when you didn't know the answer right away.

What they are checking: Whether they are honest and resourceful in getting customers what they need.

Tell me about a time you kept up with cleaning or stocking work when nobody was watching.

What they are checking: Whether they are dependable on the less exciting parts of the job.

What would you do

The part a customer needs isn't in stock. What can you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know to source from other stores, hubs or suppliers instead of sending the customer away.

How would you suggest an extra item, like wiper blades or oil, without being pushy?

What they are checking: Whether they can help reach sales goals while keeping customer trust.

What does open availability mean to you, and can you work nights and weekends?

What they are checking: Whether their schedule fits a store that is busiest when people are off work.

A customer is frustrated because the part they bought didn't fit. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm, fix the problem and keep the customer coming back.

This job may include delivering parts, so a clean driving record matters. How do you think about driving safely for work?

What they are checking: Whether they take safe driving seriously when representing the company on the road.

About the work

A customer says their car won't start and asks what they need. How do you figure out what to sell them?

What they are checking: Whether they ask good questions and use basic automotive knowledge to find the right part.

How would you test a battery and explain the results to a customer?

What they are checking: Whether they understand basic battery testing, one of the DIY services the store offers.

Inventory tasks like truck put away and cycle counts matter here. Why do you think accurate counts are important?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that bad inventory data leads to lost sales and upset customers.

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The full job description

As published by Advance Auto Parts.

Job Description What is a Salesperson? Entry level sales position capable of supporting the DIY business and achieve our sales and service objectives. The role has good knowledge of store systems, basic automotive system knowledge and basic part knowledge. The role has the basic ability to source from stores, hubs, pdq, and external suppliers. The role has in-depth knowledge of the store inventory and maintenance processes. Position can be part time or full time. Fleet safety certification preferred. Primary 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. Secondary Responsibilities • Store Cleanliness including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot • General stocking including truck stocking and back stock • Safely deliver parts to customers as needed Success Factors • Basic driving and navigation ability • Ability to use delivery board system • Friendly communication • Ability to locate and stock parts • Safety knowledge and skills • Operating inventory systems and store equipment • Parts and automotive system knowledge skills • Operating POS and Parts lookup systems • Expert at testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY service 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 • 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 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. 


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