Automotive Parts Advisor - Toyota

Location: Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Full-time
Reports To: Parts Manager
Salary: $42,000 - $58,000 annually

Join Our Team as an Automotive Parts Advisor!

Toyota of Tacoma is seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused individual to join our parts department. As a Parts Advisor, you will play a vital role in ensuring customers receive the right parts and accessories promptly while delivering exceptional service.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills and a passion for providing outstanding customer service. You should thrive in a fast-paced environment, work efficiently, and have a solid understanding of automotive parts and accessories.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Daily Operations: Assist the Parts Manager in overseeing the efficient operation of the parts department.
• Parts Procurement & Supply: Accurately specify, source, and provide parts and accessories to meet customer and service department needs.
• Customer Interaction: Assist customers in person, over the phone, and in the shop to ensure they receive the correct parts in a timely manner.
• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate records and ensure stock levels are properly managed.
• Parts Ordering & Quality Control: Order and verify that all parts and accessories meet quality standards.
• Stay Updated: Keep current with new products and accessories to provide the best solutions for customers.
• Maintain a Professional Workspace: Keep the parts department clean, organized, and efficient.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values customer service, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Career Advancement: Opportunities to grow and advance within a well-established Toyota dealership.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary and a full range of benefits to support your personal and professional well-being.

If you have a passion for automotive parts, excellent customer service skills, and want to be part of a dynamic team, apply today to become a valued Parts Advisor at Toyota of Tacoma!

Larson Automotive Benefits:

Larson Automotive Group offers a comprehensive group medical insurance plan to all hired full-time applicants that start the first of the month following the completion of continuous 60 of employment. We offer 4 plans to help employees access the best plan that fits their budget and needs. One plan is zero cost to the employee. We also have a company paid Life ($10,000) and AD&D plan ($40,000.00) that is for all benefit eligible employees. Employees must maintain no less than 32 hours per week to be considered ‘full-time’ for benefits.

In addition to medical insurance, Larson Automotive Group also offers vision, dental and various other ancillary coverages such as additional Life, AD&D, LTD, STD, Accident, Hospital, and Pet insurance to name a few.

Larson Automotive Group also provides an Employee Assistance Program. This is a specialized referral program available to employees to assist in various personal situations. This includes counseling for substance abuse, financial difficulties, mental illness, family issues and more. These are all provided to the employee free of charge and confidential with a third party.

Larson Automotive Group also helps plan for your future with our retirement plan available to all employees over the age of 21. The 401k plan starts after the completion of 2 months of employment, the employee will be automatically enrolled into the program starting at a 3% deduction and this will increase 1% per year for the first 3 years. The company does match 50% of the first 4% contributed by the employee. Employees on a budget or who want to know exactly what will be coming out of their check can also opt to have a flat dollar amount withheld from their check. We also offer a ROTH plan option as well. Employees can opt out of the plans at any time.

We offer a KOFE (knowledge of Financial Education) plan free of charge to the employee to help provide the employees with the tools needed for financial wellness.

Hourly and Salary employees will receive 6 paid holidays each year.

We offer a competitive PTO (Paid Time Off) program; employees begin to accrue hours from day one worked (eligible to use after 90 days of employment). PTO is accrued for the first 2 years at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked at 3 to 10 years 1.53 hours of PTO for every 40 hours worked and at 10 years 2.30 hours of PTO for every 40 hours worked.

We offer a vehicle purchasing programs for all the vehicle brands we offer. All you need to do is contact the GM of that dealership to see what options they currently have available.

• Parts experience a plus
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
• Retail experience
• Proficient with computers and inventory management software
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
• Current and valid Driver License

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.