Parts Counter Associate - Gerald Jones Volvo Subaru

Parts Counter Associate

Summary
Sells parts to all customers, over the counter, through the shop or on the phone.

Essential Duties

• Assists all customers (retail and shop) in selecting required parts in a friendly, professional and efficient manner.
• Informs customers of companion part requirements and specials and ensures that the customer is exposed to the full product line.
• Answers phone calls, providing price quotes and other information.
• Reviews body shop estimates to be sure the parts that are ordered are correct and all pricing is in line with the estimate.
• Provides high level of service to internal and external customers.
• Pulls and fills orders from stock.
• Notifies parts manager of out-of-stock parts or shop materials that need immediate attention.
• Locates out-of-stock parts from outside source and submits an emergency order, if necessary.
• Notifies the service advisor and the customer when special ordered parts have been received.
• Notifies the body shop when all parts have arrived and when they will be delivered.
• Pulls orders for delivery to body shop, making sure all parts are tagged with customer names and job number.
• Follows up on back-ordered parts.
• Verifies will-call and back-order files weekly and returns to vendors, or stocks those items not picked up or required.
• Replenishes assigned inventory daily.
• Assists outside sales representatives with their orders.
• Makes sure all internal requests for parts are billed on service repair order.
• Receives payment from retail customers or obtains credit authorization.
• Ensures that all charge sales are signed by the customer.
• Ensures that all customers receive their copy of the invoice.
• Issues credit for parts returned, ensuring that the original invoice, or its number, is available so that purchase and pricing can be verified.
• Keeps orderly records of all repair orders, invoices, insurance estimates and special-order parts.
• Solicits assigned accounts by phone.
• Keeps front and rear counter areas clean and uncluttered.
• Cleans computer terminals and printers daily.
• Participates in all training programs that are made available.
• Keeps current on new products and product updates.
• Participates with the parts manager in maintaining a lost sales tracking program.
• Maintains professional appearance.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Every employee with Gerald Jones Auto Group is absolutely critical to its success. Gerald Jones has been a successful, multi-brand group that has been locally operated since 1974. Our rapid growth and fast-paced environment make this an awesome place to work. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Come join our team!

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Plans

• Prescription Drug Program

• 401k Plan

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Sick Days

• Paid Holidays

• Employee Purchase Programs

• Paid Training & Professional Development

• Employee Discounts

• Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Organized and friendly personality

• Demonstrated ability to work with others

• Time management skills

• Fantastic communication skills with your customers

• Professional, well-groomed personal appearance.

• Clean driving record

• Willing to submit to a pre-employment background check & drug screen