Parts Advisor

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £29,600

Performance bonus

Training programmes

Pension and life assurance

33 days leave

Perks at Work discount

Staff purchase discounts

Career progression

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Parts Advisor to join a busy distribution centre. You will drive parts and accessory sales through consultative selling, telesales, and excellent customer service.

A UK driving licence is advantageous, and familiarity with parts catalogue systems will help you hit targets. The role offers a competitive salary up to £29,600, a performance bonus, pension, 33 days leave, and opportunities for progression within a nationwide organisation.

Qualifications

• Recent or current experience as a Parts Advisor in automotive.
• Experience in telesales or proactive customer communication desirable.
• Experience in motor factors or dealership environments ideal.
• Strong communication and telephone skills.
• Good knowledge of electronic parts catalogue systems.
• Proven experience in customer management and development.
• UK driving licence advantageous but not essential.
• Organised and detail-oriented with good IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and surpass vehicle parts and accessories sales targets through consultative selling.
• Engage with customers via telephone to promote parts, accessories, and related services.
• Educate customers on suitable parts to meet their needs both face-to-face and over the phone.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with new and existing customers to support business growth.
• Identify and develop new customer opportunities via proactive telesales activities.
• Effectively manage customer accounts to ensure retention and maximise sales.
• Maintain accurate records for orders and stock, both electronically and on paper.
• Provide high-standard customer service aligned with company standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster a positive team environment.

Skills

Parts sales

Customer service

Telesales

Communication

Relationship building

Tools

Parts catalogue systems

CRM software

Stock management software

Job description

Our client, a well-established automotive business in Glasgow, is seeking an experienced Parts Advisor to join their busy distribution centre. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated individual with a strong background in parts sales and customer service to progress their career within a reputable organisation.

Benefits of this Parts Advisor role:

• Competitive starting salary of up to £29,600 depending on experience
• Performance-related bonus structure
• Full access to manufacturer-approved training programmes
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Discount schemes including "Perks at Work" and staff purchase discounts
• Opportunities for career progression within a nationwide organisation
• Working hours: 42 hours per week, Monday to Friday with Saturday mornings on a rota

Duties for this Parts Advisor position:

• Achieve and surpass vehicle parts and accessories sales targets through consultative selling and telesales efforts
• Engage with customers via telephone to promote parts, accessories, and related services
• Educate customers on suitable parts to meet their needs both face-to-face and over the phone
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with new and existing customers to support business growth
• Identify and develop new customer opportunities via proactive telesales activities
• Effectively manage customer accounts to ensure retention and maximise sales
• Maintain accurate records for orders and stock, both electronically and on paper
• Provide high-standard customer service aligned with company standards
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster a positive team environment

Requirements for this Parts Advisor position:

• Recent or current experience as a Parts Advisor in the automotive industry
• Experience in telesales or proactive customer communication highly desirable
• Ideally worked within motor factors, franchise-approved dealerships, or similar environments
• Strong communication and telephone skills
• Good knowledge of electronic parts catalogue systems
• Proven experience in customer management and development
• UK driving licence is advantageous but not essential
• Organised and detail-oriented with good IT skills