automotive partsperson - retail

Carquest Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer seeks an entry-level Automotive Specialist in Halifax, NS. Responsibilities include customer service, inventory management, and assisting in retail operations. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This full-time role offers various health and financial benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Attention to details in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone and relay calls and messages.
• Clean and maintain office and warehouse areas.
• Sell spare and replacement parts and handle cash transactions.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Dependability

Organized

Tools

MS Office

Pallet lifters

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Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma
  
  

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Urban area
• Retail business
• Wholesale establishment/store
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Clean and maintain office, supply area or warehouse
• Perform general office duties
• Set-up displays of retail parts and accessories
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Advise on use and appropriateness of goods or parts
• Handle cash transactions
• Identify, label and catalogue items received
• Prepare requisition orders to replenish parts and supplies
• Process incoming requisitions
• Receive, unpack and sort incoming parts, supplies and materials
• Sell spare and replacement parts
• Ship, deliver or pick up parts, products or equipment
• Store items in warehouse, tool room or supply area
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• Internet
  
  

Equipment and machinery experience

• Pallet lifters
  
  

Parts specialization

• Automobile
• Recreation vehicle
• Small engines and generators
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure
  
  

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  
  

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Maturity
• Punctuality
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Stocks/shares
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Travel insurance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wholesale Motor Vehicles and Parts

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