Automotive Parts Counter Sales Associate

About the role

The Ed Napleton Automotive Group is looking for its next Automotive Parts Counter Sales Associate. This is an exciting opportunity in a growing, fast-paced industry. Located at Napleton Elmhurst Acura/KIA, the Automotive Parts Counter Sales Associate is a liaison for both internal and external customers, promoting the sale of parts, labor, and accessories.

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to join one of the country's largest and most successful automotive dealership groups.

The Ed Napleton Automotive Group is affiliated with over 25 brands of new vehicles and 50+ dealerships throughout seven states. Our strength comes from the more than 3,500 employees nationwide. We are currently one of the largest automotive groups in the country, providing incredible growth opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, determine their needs, and provide excellent customer service and satisfaction
• Establish a method of payment
• Handle all parts telephone inquiries regarding parts purchase
• Distribute parts to service technicians
• Accept warranty parts and cores for return
• Return all warranty parts to the factory via the proper marking/tagging procedure as dictated by the factory
• Process all pertinent documents and associated parts
• Actively identify related parts needed on repair jobs
• Advise the customer or Service Consultant of all parts stocking status
• Ensure Parts Department security for all parts and paperwork
• Write purchase orders for parts and sublet work required from outside suppliers and get management approval
• Use the computer system consistently and accurately to post sales and track lost sales
• Provide necessary information to the Parts Manager for special orders, emergency purchase, and lost sales
• Maintain parts in correct locations and bins
• Keep the work and department area clean
• Help with taking out garbage and boxes
• Keep up to date on all training and certification
• Be responsible for pulling and stocking parts inventory
• Run bin "spot checks" as directed
• Be responsible for receiving money and cashing out customers
• Establish good communications between associates in parts and other departments
• Report any issues to the department manager

Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in automotive parts
• Ability to lift 100 pounds
• Automotive knowledge
• Excellent customer service skills
• A valid driver's license
• Willingness to undergo a background check in accordance with local law/regulations
• 18+ years of age or older to comply with the company driving policy

Benefits

• Pay ranging between $22-$28 per hour based on experience
• Family owned and operated; 90+ years in business!
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, 401k
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Training
• Discounts on products, services, and vehicles
• Fantastic Growth Opportunities