Auto Parts Counter Associate

Sunset Automotive Group; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off after 6 months

Company-paid Factory Training

Employee Discounts

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sunset Kia of Venice, part of Sunset Automotive Group, seeks an Experienced Automotive Parts Counter Associate to join our busy parts department. The role focuses on researching, pricing and ordering parts in a Kia/Hyundai environment, delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced setting.

The position requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs, multi-tasking in a professional environment, and maintaining accurate part information for customers and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience researching, pricing and ordering parts in a dealership setting is required.
• Kia or Hyundai experience is preferred.
• Must be detail-oriented, professional, organized and able to multi-task with strong customer service.

Responsibilities

• Look up parts for retail and wholesale customers.
• Phone customers regarding special order parts.
• Stay up to date on Kia parts product information.
• Assist walk-in customers in selecting parts and suggesting companion items and specials.
• Provide auto parts price quotes and information over the phone.
• Determine availability on out-of-stock parts.
• Retrieve parts from stock and return as needed.
• Keep track of back orders and return items to vendors.

Skills

Parts pricing

Parts ordering

Dealership experience

Customer service

Job description

Experienced Automotive Parts Counter Associate needed to join our busy, professional parts department at Sunset Kia of Venice, a proud member of the Sunset Automotive Group family of dealerships. Sunset Automotive Group is one of southwest Florida's largest automotive groups with 10 franchises at 11 locations in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Auto Parts Representative Requirements

• Previous experience researching, pricing and ordering parts in a new car dealership setting required, Kia or Hyundai experience preferred
• Must have great reading skills, be detail-oriented, professional, organized, and able to multi-task with great customer service
• Ability to work efficiently in very busy Professional Parts Department
• Must be physically able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time

Auto Parts Counter Duties

• Look up parts for retail and wholesale parts customers
• Phone customers regarding special order parts
• Be up to date on Kia auto parts product information
• Assist walk-in customers in choosing necessary auto parts for their vehicles, suggest companion requirements and offer specials
• Provide auto parts price quotes and other information over the phone
• Determine availability on out-of-stock parts.
• Retrieve parts purchased from stock, return parts to stock as needed.
• Keep on top of back orders and return to vendors items.
• Issue credit for parts returned; ensure invoice/number is there to verify purchase and pricing.
• Follow all safety guidelines, policies and practices.
• Attend all scheduled shifts on time

Sunset Automotive Group Benefits

Sunset offers a great work environment, competitive pay, and a full benefit package, including:

• Paid Time Off available after 6 months
• Company-paid Factory Training
• Employee Discounts
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Pay Plan based on experience
• And more!

If you are looking for a place to work where you will have opportunities for advancement and be appreciated, this might be the place for you! Enjoy your job and the people you work with at Sunset Automotive Group.

Sunset Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. All candidates for hire must complete and pass a background check and drug screen before hire.