Automotive Parts Advisor - Lower Sackville

Canadian Tire Corporation; Lower Sackville; Hybrid; CAD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement programs

Performance incentives

Product discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

PartSource in Canada is seeking a PartsPro to help customers by using our parts lookup system, identifying correct parts, and selling automotive solutions. You will drive sales and uphold PartSource brand standards in the store.

The role emphasizes strong communication, knowledge of automotive parts, and comfort with POS and vendor platforms. You will work varied hours with PPE, lifting up to 50 lbs, and enjoy comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Foundational knowledge of automotive parts and systems.
• Commitment to delivering an outstanding customer experience.
• Proficiency with computer systems, including point of sale.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift and move merchandise up to 50 lbs for up to 8 hours.
• Familiarity with PPE, safety shoes, and safety gear as required.
• Driver's license is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Use the PartSource OS and vendor platforms to identify parts, process transactions, and sell automotive solutions.
• Communicate product features, benefits, and warranty details to customers.
• Complete store tasks in a timely manner.
• Maintain merchandising standards and store appearance.
• Follow PPE guidelines and maintain a safe work environment.
• Report customer concerns to management.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Automotive passion

Automotive parts knowledge

Customer experience

POS familiarity

Adaptability

Lifting 50 lbs

PPE awareness

Driver's license asset

Tools

PartSource OS

Vendor platforms

POS system

Job description

Position Overview

Embark on an enriching journey as a PartsPro at PartSource, a role that offers a remarkable opportunity to hone your skills within the automotive industry. You'll be instrumental in driving sales by utilizing our parts look-up system to identify correct parts and sell suitable automotive solutions to our customers. Your role will be pivotal to the store's success and in maintaining the PartSource brand integrity by adhering to company policies and procedures. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits await you in this exciting role with PartSource.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the PartSource Operating System and external vendor platforms to identify correct parts, process transactions, and sell appropriate automotive parts solutions.
• Effectively communicate product features, benefits, and warranty details to customers.
• Ensure completion of assigned store tasks in a timely manner.
• Uphold store appearance and merchandising standards, including maintaining proper merchandise placement.
• Maintain a safe work environment, including adherence to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines.
• Regularly communicate with managers regarding customer concerns and employee matters.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Passion for automobiles, with a foundational knowledge of automotive parts and systems.
• Commitment to delivering an outstanding customer experience.
• Proficiency in computer systems, including point of sale.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift and move merchandise up to 50 lbs for up to 8 hours per shift.
• Familiarity with using protective equipment, including mandatory certified safety shoes (provided upon hire), and as required, safety glasses, reflective safety vest, gloves, and apron.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License is an asset.

Compensation

We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
• Performance incentives
• Other perks to support your well-being
• Career growth opportunities and product discounts

Our typical hiring range is between $17.75 and $21.00 per hour. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, job-related knowledge, skills and competencies, store size and market location, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements.

PartSource is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience. This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.