Dealership:

Michael's Subaru of Bellevue

Pay: $4k-$6k per month for average earnings in this role.

Schedule: Monday through Friday-Saturdays as needed

Are you an experienced Parts Advisor with a passion for providing excellent customer service and knowledge of Subaru parts? We are looking for a skilled and motivated Parts Advisor to join our team at Michael's Subaru of Bellevue, a Lithia Motors dealership.

If you have the drive to perform, exceed and excel… then we want you to - join our team focused on earning customers for life!

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Product Knowledge: A strong understanding of Subaru vehicles, their parts, and accessories. This knowledge helps in advising customers accurately on part compatibility and specifications.

• Customer Service Skills: The ability to effectively communicate with customers, understand their needs, and provide friendly, helpful service. Patience and attentiveness are key in this role.

• Attention to Detail: The ability to accurately identify and recommend the right parts based on customer descriptions or vehicle details, minimizing errors.

• Technical Aptitude: Familiarity with automotive terminology, part numbers, and systems. The ability to use parts lookup tools and systems is essential.

• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage inventory, order parts, and keep track of stock efficiently

• Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication, both in person and over the phone or via email. This includes explaining technical information in a way that is easy for customers to understand.

• Sales Skills: The ability to upsell or suggest additional products and services when appropriate, contributing to sales targets

Responsibilities:

As a Parts Advisor you will be responsible for providing vehicle parts and merchandise to customers while providing exceptional customer service.

• Answer telephone and greet customers & vendors in a friendly and professional manner.

• Maintain clean and professional appearance of counter, work area, and stockroom.

• Interact with the Service Team to coordinate parts for vehicle repair and service.

• Order parts from suppliers based on Service Department and customer requests.

• Receive, unpack, and store parts in appropriate storage areas so they are readily available when needed.

• Takes inventory, maintain records of goods received and keeps perpetual inventory controls.

• Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.

• Process core returns, parts warranties and parts returns as necessary.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Parts Advisor or in a similar automotive parts role, preferably with Subaru experience

• Strong knowledge of automotive parts and components, especially Subaru products

• Strong selling ability to consult with the customer and upsell products

• Previous experience with CDK is preferred

• Ability to navigate technology/computer systems easily

• Understand basic automotive components and systems

• Automotive dealership service experience is a plus

• Any automotive certifications is a plus

• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence

This is a performance driven position, eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives as part of total compensation, which includes …

We offer best in class industry benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.