Automotive Partsperson

Kendall Ford Inc; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career path development

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Supplemental plans

Job summary

Kendall Ford Inc. in Bend, Oregon, is seeking a Partsperson with Highline experience to join Kendall Volkswagen’s parts department. The role involves selling OEM and aftermarket parts to customers and technicians, maintaining inventory records, and processing orders and warranties.

This is a base+commission position with a strong local demand and a loyal customer base. Ideal candidates have automotive parts experience, including inventory control and knowledge of catalogues; prior dealership

Qualifications

• Valid driver license and acceptable driving record.
• Experience with automotive parts or dealership experience.

Responsibilities

• Sell parts to customers and vendors via phone, internet, and in person.
• Maintain inventory records.
• Assist customers and technicians with parts needs and obtaining parts information.
• Create invoices, process orders, returns, and warranties.
• Receive parts from delivery.

Skills

Inventory control

Parts catalogs

Automotive parts experience

Customer communication

Vendor relations

Tools

OEM catalogs

Electronic parts catalogs

Job description

Description

Kendall Auto Group is one of the largest family owned and operated dealers in the Pacific Northwest and premier employer in Central Oregon. We are looking for a Partsperson with Highline experience to join the team. At Kendall Volkswagen, our parts department is a fast-paced environment serving technicians within the dealership as well as clients throughout the community by selling OEM and aftermarket parts to our clients.

Some of the benefits of working with Kendall as a Partsperson are:

• Career path development opportunities
• Competitive Pay Plans
• Competitive paid time off
• Large loyal customer base
• Experienced and loyal service advisors
• Discounts on parts, service and vehicle purchases for you and your immediate family
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with Fidelity
• Accident and Illness supplemental plans

Kendall Auto Group offers competitive compensation through base + commission pay plans. Wages for the position on average are $50,000-$60,000 annually. This is not an entry level position. We are seeking candidates with automotive parts experience, including inventory control, and knowledge of electronic parts catalogues; experience with manufacture specific catalogues is preferred.

We are a premier employer in the area and our dealership serves not only the local community but also all the outlying, rural communities with all their Volkswagen parts and service needs. This means there is no lack of work for our parts personnel.

Job duties will include selling parts to customers and vendors via phone, internet, and in person, maintaining inventory records, assisting customers and technicians with parts needs and obtaining parts information, creating invoices, processing orders, returns, and warranties, and receiving parts from delivery. You will be working with customers and technicians closely, the ability to communicate effectively, make recommendations, and prioritize items in order of importance is required.

Work is performed indoors spending up to 75% of work shift using computers and phone systems. Standing and walking for up to 30% of work shift is required to assist clients at the counter and deliver parts to technicians. Carrying and lifting 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds rarely required when moving parts.

Requirements

A valid driver license and acceptable driving record is required. Successful candidate will have experience with automotive parts or dealership experience.