What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Parts Associate - Big Star Cadillac position at Ken Garff Automotive Group?
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 growthCompetitive compensation packageGreat people with a great culturePaid Time Off and 401k with Company matchMedical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life InsuranceYear-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 ordersReport lost sales each day to Parts SecretarySecure agreement / purchase order from qualified wholesale customer covering cost, transportation method, and payment with special attention given to first-time or occasional buyersObtain authorization from customer if original agreement changes; delivery date, transportation cost or availabilityEnter all wholesale orders into order processing and delivery system in the order in which they are receivedProvide necessary information for special and emergency orders to Parts SecretaryMaintain back order fileNotify all special-order customers upon arrival of partsComplete a written purchase order for all outside parts and services and obtain management approvalEnsure customer understand dealerships policy on returns, damage, over ship, shortage, and creditMaintain catalogs, technical bulletins, and price schedules as requestedRespond to telephone in accordance to dealership policyContact assigned customer list weekly, providing follow-up and solicitation of new businessRead and understand all federal, state, and local regulations regarding wholesale part salesOperate and maintain dealership owned equipment in a manner consistent with dealership policyWhat you’ll need : 2 or more years of experience selling wholesale parts in the automotive industryStrong organizational and multi-tasking skillsStrong level of professionalism and sincere desire to serve the customerMust be minimum 18 years oldHigh School diploma or equivalentA valid in-state driver's license and a good driving record, per company standardsExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer skillsWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer(( We Hear You ))
