Counter Sales - Full Time

DeKalb Health

Prospect Heights (IL)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 28,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

On the job training

Career growth opportunities

Competitive benefits

401(k)

Disability Insurance

Medical FSA/HSA

Employee Discounts

PPE Reimbursements

Automotive discounts

Job summary

Fisher Auto Parts in Prospect Heights, IL is seeking a Store Counterperson to deliver outstanding customer service in a fast-paced automotive supply environment. You will handle in-store operations, process orders, stock shelves, and assist customers with parts selection and pricing.

Strong communication, a neat appearance, and a safe work ethic are required. High school diploma preferred; valid MVR and pre-employment checks may apply.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
3 Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report must be obtained by applicant and submitted for approval prior to hire date.
Pre-employment drug test may be required.
ASE Certification preferred but not required at hire.

Responsibilities

Complete day-to-day store operations to meet objectives.
Ensure sales levels meet or exceed budgeted goals.
Maintain safe, respectful store environment for associates and customers.
Provide high levels of customer service and assist in merchandising.
Utilize tools for marketing, training and customer technology programs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Telephone etiquette

Automotive knowledge

Cash handling

Inventory control

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electronic parts catalog

POS system

Job description

Location 710 N ELMHURST RD,Prospect Heights, IL, 60070,United States
Base Pay $18.00 - $20.00 / Hour
Job Category Counter Sales, Automotive
Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
Travel 90%
Manage Others No

Contact information

Email ryan.steck@fisherautoparts.com

Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Store Counterperson position is responsible for many facets of the store’s daily operation including:

Effectively completing the day to day business in such a way that all job related objectives are realized and aligned with the company’s core values;
Ensuring that sales levels are met so that the store achieves and/or exceeds budgeted goals;
Ensuring that an atmosphere of safety and respect for associates and customers exists in our stores at all times.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, DUTIES AND ABILITIES:

Maintaining a personal level of safety throughout the store at all times;
Maintain the highest standards of customer service, including prompt handling of all customer customer’s orders;
Maintain store appearance and merchandising as assigned;
Possess excellent telephone communication and etiquette skills;
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic wholesale/retail environment;
Ability to communicate effectively with peers, both verbally and in writing;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a diverse population and workforce;
Ability to follow the standards set for counterpersons performance;
Ability to ensure effective and efficient use of all available resources;
Ability to build strong relationships with associates, customers, office and warehouse support staff, peers and supervisors;
Ability to be accountable for achieving both personal and store results;
Ability to maintain high standards of customer service and create positive customer experiences that reflect well upon the company;
Ability to build customer loyalty;
Utilization of all available tools regarding marketing, training and customer technology programs as a means of increasing sales and market share.
Familiar in the use of computerized systems and applications to include, electronic parts catalog, inventory control, time calculation, cash, invoicing and credit systems;
Ability to provide high levels of customer service; Working knowledge of automotive systems;
Ability to learn to mix paint, perform various shop functions, including turning drums and rotors, or make hydraulic hoses; (as required)
Ability to take physical inventories and line counts;
Ability to stock shelves and pull customers orders;

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred;
3 Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report must be obtained by applicant and submitted for approval prior to hire date and satisfactory MVR must be maintained;
Successfully complete a pre-employment drug test;
ASE Certification preferred, but not necessary at time of hire;
Acknowledgement of and adherence to all Company policies and procedures as contained within the Fisher Auto Parts Employee and Driver’s Handbooks, which will be provided at the time of hire;

WORK SCHEDULE:

Must be able to work a flexible schedule that would allow you to work an assortment of days, evenings and/or weekends (as needed) designed to provide quality service, while successfully growing the business with profitability and integrity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by a Store Counter person to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Store Counterperson is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Additionally, the Store Counterperson may be required to operate a motor vehicle. The Store Counterperson must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and may occasionally lift and/or move weight in excess of 50 lbs. with the assistance of co-workers and tools provided. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that a Store Counterperson encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties associated with this job, the Store Counterperson may be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and/or vehicles; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; various degrees of cold and heat; risk of electrical shock; items of bulky or varying weight; explosion; and/or vibration. The noise level in the store work environment is usually moderate to light

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