Counter Parts Professional

Factory Motor Part; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Paid holidays/vacation

STD/LTD

Vacation time

Job summary

Ultipro in Minnesota, Winona area, seeks a Counter Parts Professional to assist customers with parts lookups, process orders, and support the sales team with quality leads.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced call center environment. Automotive parts knowledge a plus; ASE certification preferred.

Salary is based on experience with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401K. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in a related field and relevant call center experience.
• Three years in a call center or an equivalent combination.
• ASE certification preferred or automotive parts knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound/outbound calls and emails for parts lookup and orders.
• Assist walk-in customers at the counter and provide product suggestions.
• Enter and finalize customer orders with accurate details and pricing.
• Communicate with warehouse and sales teams to resolve issues.
• Document issues and follow up to meet performance standards.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

Associates Degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Job description

Our Counter Parts Professional communicates with customers on parts look up, generates interest in our products, and enters and finalizes customer orders. Most importantly, our Parts Professional helps support the sales team by providing high quality leads.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Counter Parts Professional will have content expertise in the following areas and will be responsible for the following reporting and communication requirements as deemed appropriate by the Customer Service Manager/Location Manager.

• Effectively manage incoming calls and emails for a variety of different parts.
• Assisting walk in retail customers at the counter.
• Work effectively with team members to provide exceptional support for customers as well as internal customers.
• Work within set key performance measurements as defined by the Company.
• Responds to customer phone inquiries in a prompt, courteous and concise manner.
• Responsible for processing phone or fax orders accurately and timely.
• Educate, suggest and/or sell products and add on parts to the customer.
• Understand and communicate route and demand delivery times to the customers.
• Resolves customer questions, complaints and requests.
• Effectively communicate with the warehouse and office staff when needed.
• Perform all required customer follow-ups in a timely manner each day.
• Promote new or additional programs, and sell specials as designed for the Sales department when requested.
• Responsible for providing product comparison and pricing rates when requested.
• Meet individual performance standards.
• Provide exceptional levels of service to every customer via phone and email.
• Research orders and accurately update information in computer systems.
• Accurately track customer issues and resolution while proactively identifying trends.
• Troubleshoot lost tickets shipping issues and delivery problems.
• Effectively use the computer or catalog for parts look up and specification information.
• Document all customer issues in clear and concise logs.
• Responsible for making outbound calls to customer during blitzs or slow sales periods.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently.
• Ability to successfully multi-task.
• Excellent customer service and support skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with various levels of management.
• Proficiency with various software applications programs including email messaging, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to create and maintain relationships with customers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates Degree in a related field AND
• Three years experience working in a call center environment OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION BEYOND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• ASE (Automotive Service Excellence )certified

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE BEYOND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Automotive parts knowledge

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a company call center or spoke building. Wrist and finger manipulation due to computer work, calculating, compiling and filing. Equipment used may include but is not limited to computer, calculator, telephone, copy and fax machines.

We are an EEOC/AA Employer. An industry leader, FMP offers well-balanced compensation and benefits programs.

which may include:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• 401K
• profit sharing
• paid holidays/vacation/sick time
• STD/LTD
• + much more

Salary is based on experience and job performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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