Auto Parts Counter Professional

Job description

Overview:

PARTS AUTHORITY CAREERS - Dubuque Iowa

YOUR FUTURE IS NOW

We have a newly created career opportunity for a

Auto Parts Counter Professional

in our most successful rapidly expanding Division

The Auto Parts Counter Professional plays a pivotal role in the success of our business.

They are the main point of contact with our customers and are responsible for fostering strong client relationships.

Parts Authority is one of the fastest growing Supply Chain companies in the Country.

We offer promotable career advancement and job stability-

47years old and GROWING!

Text "Parts" to 97211 to apply

or

You can apply on our company website career page at:

4 Health Plan options

Dental

Vision

401K w/ company contribution

Paid Vacation & sick leave

Free Life Insurance

and more

Parts Authority, founded in 1972, is a leading national distributor of automotive replacement parts, tools/equipment and transmissions. Parts Authority is rapidly expanding, and today has more than 250+ locations.

We are rapidly expanding and looking for candidates to join our family! If you enjoy full-time employment, great pay& benefits and the opportunity for advancement, look no further. Join our Parts Authority Team today and fill the role of Auto Parts Counter Profesional.

Responsibilities:
The Auto Parts Counter Professional reports directly to the Store Manager and will be responsible for inside sales activity within store. To succeed as an Auto Parts Counter Professional, you must be able to build and maintain productive, long lasting relationships with existing customers and close sales to achieve goals.

Build and maintain productive, long lasting relationships with existing customers

"Get the Sale!" -close sales to achieve goals

Work with customers in a professional, courteous manner

Become familiar with customers and their needs

Locate parts that are difficult to find and negotiate with vendors to ensure the best deal

Accurately quote parts to customers

Follow up with customers who have not ordered recently and ensure that customers have purchased quoted parts

Track lost sales

Promote company specials

Assist another counterman when necessary

Foster and qualify new sales opportunities with new and existing customers

Fulfill customer orders from installers, fleets, municipalities and car dealerships to sell auto parts, tools, shop equipment and programs.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years' experience in counter sales in a highly competitive market; prior success selling wholesale auto parts particularly in aftermarket industry preferred,

Exceptional phone skills: positive, enthusiastic and attentive tone to help the customer feel comfortable during the conversation, clear enunciation, exceptional listening skills….leave the Customer Satisfied.

Existing customer base a plus

Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)

Knowledgeable and Passionate about exceptional customer service and exceeding sales goals

Ability to build and maintain lasting business relationships

General automotive knowledge preferred

Results focused, producer, closer, committed to growth

Experience with POS system a plus

Proficient in MS Office applications, specifically MS Word and Excel preferred

Time management and organizational skills

Multi-lingual: Spanish and/ or Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) a plus

Ability to act and operate independently to accomplish objectives

Position requires an individual with an outgoing and assertive personality to take initiative, be pro-active, be very positive, and have a "can-do / seize-the-day" type attitude, tenacity in pursuit of goals.

We will give preference and top pay to candidates with many years of directly relevant experience

Some of the benefits of being a part of our growing Parts Authority family:

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts- Healthcare and Dependent Care

Company Paid Life Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off- including vacation and sick time

Excellent Advancement Opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status.