What are the responsibilities and job description for the PARTS COUNTER ASSOCIATE position at P4 Automotive?
Weekly Pay with Bonus Potential
Are you looking for a career not just a job?
Do you like helping people?
Are you looking for a company where you can grow?
If you said YES to any of these questions, then this is the position for you.
Stoops Buck GMC of Muncie is looking for some outstanding talent to add to our parts team
We pride ourselves on growing our associates and promoting from within.
Stoops Buck GMC of Muncie offers:
- Weekly Salary
- Monthly Bonus Potential
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Discounts on Vehicles & Services
- Advancement Opportunity
On the job training
The Automobile Parts Department Counter Person at Stoops serves as the primary point of contact for customers and internal staff seeking automotive parts and accessories. This role requires excellent customer service skills, a strong knowledge of automotive parts, and the ability to provide accurate and efficient assistance to fulfill parts requests.
Responsibilities:
- Greet customers in a friendly and professional manner, providing exceptional customer service.
- Assist customers in identifying and sourcing the right parts for their vehicles, considering make, model, and specific requirements.
- Answer customer inquiries, provide product information, and offer recommendations.
- Process customer orders, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Utilize parts catalogs, manuals, and computerized systems to identify and locate required parts.
- Use effective research methods to find parts for older or rare vehicle models.
- Collaborate with the parts department team and suppliers to source parts that are not in stock.
- Provide accurate pricing and availability information to customers.
- Enter customer orders accurately into the computer system, ensuring all necessary details are recorded.
- Coordinate with the parts department staff to fulfill orders promptly.
- Prepare invoices and process payments, adhering to established procedures.
- Maintain proper documentation and recordkeeping of parts transactions.
- Technical Assistance and Support:
- Provide technical guidance and support to customers and staff, answering questions and troubleshooting issues related to parts.
- Collaborate with service advisors and technicians to ensure accurate parts selection for repairs.
- Keep up to date with the latest automotive technologies and advancements in parts to provide relevant information and assistance.
- Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records and stock levels.
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate stock needs to the parts department manager.
- Assist with receiving and inspecting incoming parts shipments.
- Keep the parts counter and surrounding area clean, organized, and presentable.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in an automotive parts counter role or a related position is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of automotive parts and accessories.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Proficient in using computer systems and parts lookup tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide accurate parts information and recommendations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
- Familiarity with dealership management systems (DMS) is advantageous.
