Parts Counter

Cavender Auto Family; Columbus (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz of Lubbock, part of the Cavender Auto Family, is seeking a Parts Counter associate to join our service team. This role requires automotive dealership experience and a focus on accuracy, customer service, and efficient parts workflow.

We offer medical/dental/vision and other benefits, plus growth opportunities within a growing regional family of dealerships. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to read and comprehend job-related instructions and information whether electronic or paper-based.
• Deals creatively and logically with any problems that arise, while expressing empathy for customers and their problems.
• Must have the ability to move about the parts department and have computer skills.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role (lift over 50lbs).

Responsibilities

• Ensure that customer complaints are handled tactfully, promptly, with genuine concern, and according to the dealership's guidelines; deals directly with customer complaints stemming from parts issues
• Encourage the sale of branded parts
• Schedule regular efforts to improve the efficiency of customer/Parts Department interactions and transactions
• Establish processes to ensure accuracy between inventory and computer records
• Refresh accessory displays and coordinate with Sales Manager in ensuring an accessory vehicle is available
• Monitor the workflow in the parts department and intervene as needed to ensure the work is completed on time and technician needs are met
• Make warranty and billing adjustments
• Monitor backorders daily ensuring deliveries are shipped and received as quickly as possible
• Ensure that all dealership purchases are properly accounted for before payment is made
• Assure that all parts are properly tagged to ensure that the dealership recovers full credit from the factory
• Assist in collecting on overdue accounts
• Notify all special-order customers upon arrival of parts

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

1or 2 Years Of Automotive Dealership Experience Required

For over 80 years, the Cavender Auto Family has strived to offer the best dealership experience by proudly serving our community, employees, and customers. The Cavender Auto Family has experienced remarkable growth over the last 5 years with 18+ dealerships across San Antonio, Austin, Lubbock, Midland, Oklahoma City and Columbus and Weimer Texas with 2,300 employees!

Here at Cavender Auto Family we believe in "Making Confidence Happen" (MCH) by acting with integrity, showing our customers we care, taking ownership of our actions, bringing a positive energy to our store and our customers, and being the subject matter experts to all our customers. This is the motto that embodies our entire culture here at the Cavender Auto Family, and what has helped us grow into the amazing company we are today!

Mercedes-Benz of Lubbock, Texas, a Cavender Auto Family Dealership, is currently looking for a talented Parts Counter to join our growing family and help "Make Confidence Happen".

Veterans and Military spouses are encouraged to apply!

Why Work At Mercedes-Benz Of Lubbock, Texas

• Depending on experience
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, and pet insurance
• Paid Time off
• Paid Maternity and Paternity leave (Parental Leave)
• Company Paid $10,000 life insurance policy
• Employee discounts on Vehicles, Service and Parts
• Professional growth and development training on a quarterly basis.

Here Is What You Will Be Doing

• Ensure that customer complaints are handled tactfully, promptly, with genuine concern, and according to the dealership's guidelines; deals directly with customer complaints stemming from parts issues
• Encourage the sale of branded parts
• Schedule regular efforts to improve the efficiency of customer/Parts Department interactions and transactions
• Establish processes to ensure accuracy between inventory and computer records
• Refresh accessory displays and coordinate with Sales Manager in ensuring an accessory vehicle is available
• Monitor the workflow in the parts department and intervene as needed to ensure the work is completed on time and technician needs are met
• Make warranty and billing adjustments
• Monitor backorders daily ensuring deliveries are shipped and received as quickly as possible
• Ensure that all dealership purchases are properly accounted for before payment is made
• Assure that all parts are properly tagged to ensure that the dealership recovers full credit from the factory
• Assist in collecting on overdue accounts
• Notify all special-order customers upon arrival of parts

Here Is What You Will Need

• High School Diploma/GED is required
• Successfully complete MVR, background check, and pre-employment drug test.
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to read and comprehend job-related instructions and information whether electronic or paper-based
• Deals creatively and logically with any problems that arise, while expressing empathy for customers and their problems
• Must have the ability to move about the parts department and have computer skills
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role (i.e. lift over 50lbs.)