Auto Parts Counter Professional

Jobtailor; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Indio, California is seeking a results-oriented counter sales professional to grow our aftermarket auto parts business in-store. You will nurture existing customer relationships, close sales, and provide precise quotes to ensure orders are placed efficiently.

Must have at least 3 years in counter sales in a competitive market, with a preference for wholesale auto parts experience. Strong negotiation, communication, and CRM/POS skills are essential to succeed and grow with the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in counter sales in a competitive market.
• Preference for wholesale auto parts sales in the aftermarket industry.
• Exceptional phone skills with a positive, enthusiastic, and attentive tone.
• Existing customer base is a plus.
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Passion for exceptional customer service and exceeding sales goals.
• Ability to build and maintain lasting business relationships.
• General automotive knowledge is preferred.
• Focused on results; a producer, closer, and committed to growth.
• Experience with POS systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word and Excel).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle inside sales activity within the store.
• Build and maintain productive, long-lasting relationships with existing customers.
• Close sales to achieve goals and drive growth.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Learn customers’ needs and understand their requirements.
• Locate hard-to-find parts and negotiate with vendors for the best deals.
• Provide precise quotes and follow up with customers to ensure orders are placed.
• Track lost sales and promote company specials.
• Assist colleagues and foster new sales opportunities.
• Fulfill customer orders for installers, fleets, municipalities, and car dealerships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain and promote workplace safety.
• Secure and transfer cash or other assets.

Skills

Counter Sales

Wholesale Auto Parts Sales

Exceptional Phone Skills

Negotiation

General Automotive Knowledge

Customer Service

MS Office / CRM familiarity

Time Management

Education

Tools

POS Systems

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Report directly to the Store Manager
Handle inside sales activity within the store
Build and maintain productive, long-lasting relationships with existing customers
Close sales to achieve goals and drive growth
Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner
Learn customers’ needs and understand their requirements
Locate hard-to-find parts and negotiate with vendors for the best deals
Provide precise quotes and follow up with customers to ensure orders are placed
Track lost sales and promote company specials
Assist colleagues and foster new sales opportunities
Fulfill customer orders for installers, fleets, municipalities, and car dealerships
Perform other duties as assigned
Maintain and promote workplace safety
Secure and transfer cash or other assets

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years in counter sales in a competitive market
• Preference for wholesale auto parts sales in the aftermarket industry
• Exceptional phone skills with a positive, enthusiastic, and attentive tone
• Existing customer base is a plus
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Passion for exceptional customer service and exceeding sales goals
• Ability to build and maintain lasting business relationships
• General automotive knowledge is preferred
• Focused on results; a producer, closer, and committed to growth
• Experience with POS systems
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word and Excel)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Spanish and/or Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) is a plus
• Ability to act and operate independently to accomplish objectives
• Outgoing, assertive, proactive, positive, with a “can-do” attitude and tenacity in pursuit of goals

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong sales acumen with a focus on building and maintaining customer relationships, exceptional negotiation skills, and a commitment to achieving sales goals. Proficient in utilizing POS systems and MS Office applications to enhance sales processes and customer service.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Counter Sales Experience
• Wholesale Auto Parts Sales
• Exceptional Phone Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• General Automotive Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Counter Sales
• Negotiation
• Customer Relationship Management
• Sales Closing
• Order Fulfillment
• POS Systems
• MS Office (Word, Excel)
• Sales Tracking
• Quote Preparation
• Automotive Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Customer Service
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management

Industry Keywords

• Aftermarket Industry
• Sales Goals
• Customer Base
• Workplace Safety
• Cash Handling