Parts Advisor

Stokes Automotive Inc.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Parts Specialist to join their team. In this role, you will assist customers in selecting the right parts, ensuring they receive exceptional service while managing inventory and order fulfillment. Your expertise will help maintain a smooth workflow in the parts department, contributing to overall customer satisfaction. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills in customer service and parts knowledge will shine. Join a team that values professionalism and continuous learning in the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• Previous experience or training preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in selecting required parts efficiently.
• Provide high-level service to internal and external customers.
• Maintain orderly records of repair orders and invoices.

Skills

Customer Service

Parts Knowledge

Communication Skills

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assists all customers in selecting required parts in a friendly, professional, and efficient manner.
2. Informs customers of companion part requirements and specials, and ensures that the customer is exposed to the full product line.
3. Answers phone calls, providing price quotes and other information.
4. Reviews service estimates to be sure the parts that are ordered are correct and all pricing is in line with the estimate.
5. Provides high level of service to internal and external customers.
6. Pulls and fills orders from stock.
7. Notifies parts manager of out-of-stock parts or shop materials that need immediate attention.
8. Locates out-of-stock parts from outside source and submits an emergency order, if necessary.
9. Notifies the service advisor and the customer when special ordered parts have been received.
10. Notifies service when all parts have arrived and when they will be delivered.
11. Follows up on back-ordered parts.
12. Verifies will-call and back-order files weekly and returns to vendors, or stocks those items not picked up or required.
13. Replenishes assigned inventory daily.
14. Makes sure all internal requests for parts are billed on service repair order.
15. Receives payment from retail customers or obtains credit authorization.
16. Ensures that all charge sales are signed by the customer.
17. Ensures that all customers receive their copy of the invoice.
18. Issues credit for parts returned, ensuring that the original invoice, or its number, is available so that purchase and pricing can be verified.
19. Keeps orderly records of all repair orders, invoices, insurance estimates, and special order parts.
20. Sets up orders for daily shipment, delivery, or pick-up.
21. Keeps counter areas clean and uncluttered.
22. Participates in all training programs that are made available.
23. Keeps current on new products and product updates.
24. Maintains professional appearance.

Requirements

1. Previous experience or training preferred.
2. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.