Automotive Parts Associate - Big Star Cadillac

Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive Group means you are in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)! We’re not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we are pretty darn proud of that. We are out to do things differently and want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work!

Big Star Cadillac , a Ken Garff Automotive Dealership, is currently looking for a talented Automotive Parts Associate that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, intelligence, greatness, honesty and teamwork.

As a group, we aim to become the most esteemed automotive group by treating people R.I.G.H.T and creating lifetime customers!

Here’s why you’ll want to work here:

• Paid training and real career growth
• Competitive compensation package
• Great people with a great culture
• Paid Time Off and 401k with Company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
• Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)
• Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• List and price all sales orders
• Report lost sales each day to Parts Secretary
• Secure agreement/purchase order from qualified wholesale customer covering cost, transportation method, and payment with special attention given to first-time or occasional buyers
• Obtain authorization from customer if original agreement changes; delivery date, transportation cost or availability
• Enter all wholesale orders into order processing and delivery system in the order in which they are received
• Provide necessary information for special and emergency orders to Parts Secretary
• Maintain back order file
• Notify all special-order customers upon arrival of parts
• Complete a written purchase order for all outside parts and services and obtain management approval
• Ensure customer understand dealerships policy on returns, damage, over ship, shortage, and credit
• Maintain catalogs, technical bulletins, and price schedules as requested
• Respond to telephone in accordance to dealership policy
• Contact assigned customer list weekly, providing follow-up and solicitation of new business
• Read and understand all federal, state, and local regulations regarding wholesale part sales
• Operate and maintain dealership owned equipment in a manner consistent with dealership policy

What you’ll need:

• 2 or more years of experience selling wholesale parts in the automotive industry
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Strong level of professionalism and sincere desire to serve the customer
• Must be minimum 18 years old
• High School diploma or equivalent
• A valid in-state driver's license and a good driving record, per company standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer skills

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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