DARCARS is now hiring for a
Parts Counter Associate! Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pmAs the
Parts Counter Associate you are tasked with selling parts to customers over the counter, through the shop, on the phone, and online.
In this role, you'll:- Assist walk-in customers in selecting required parts, suggest companion requirements, offer specials, and ensure that the customer is exposed to the full product line
- Pull purchased parts from stock
- If the part is not in stock, determine availability and submit an emergence order if requested by the customer or tech
- Answer phone calls, providing price quotes and other information
- Assist outside sales reps with their orders
- Set up orders for daily shipment, delivery, or pick-up
- Verify will call and backorder files weekly and return to vendors or stock those items not required
- Solicit assigned accounts by phone
- Assist Service Technicians in selecting parts needed for repairs in process
- Notify service desk and the customer that ordered parts have been received
- Ensure that before parts can be charged out, the technician presents a repair order
- Display seasonal parts and accessories in an attractive manner
- Keep all bins, aisles and storage areas clean, near and clearly labeled
- Be friendly, professional and efficient when working with customers and co-workers
- Provide the same high level of service to the other dealership departments, as is given to other customers
- Issue credit slips for parts returned, ensuring that the original invoice or its number, is available so that purchase and pricing can be verified. Exceptions must be approved by the Parts Manager or Office Manager
- Keep front and rear counters clean and uncluttered
- Advise Parts Manager when areas of the department are not in satisfactory condition
- Keep current on new products and product updates
- Participate in available training programs
Qualifications & Requirements:- High School degree or equivalent
- BMW or Mercedes Experience
- Strong communication skills to explain parts information to customers and associates
- Knowledgeable about automotive OEM parts
- Experience working in an automotive retail parts position 2-3yrs
- Experience with Reynolds & Reynolds preferred
- Ability to lift 50 - 70lbs
- Must be a minimal of eighteen years of age
- Must have a valid driver license
- Must be able to pass pre-employment screen (background)
Benefits- Insurance: medical, vision, dental
- Short-term and long-term disability plans
- Paid holidays & PTO
- Life Insurance
- Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts and service repairs
- Opportunities to join our community service initiatives
This job advertisement in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. This advertisement is merely a preview of the role in solicitation. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. We are an equal opportunity employer & drug-free workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing background screening (incl. criminal background check, review of consumer & motor vehicle records, verification of SSN). Employment is on an at-will basis & subject to termination if dealership rules & regulations are violated.#indeed