Parts Counter Sales

Birkey's-Farm-Store,-Inc; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Job summary

Birkey's Farm Store, Inc. is seeking a parts associate to represent the company to customers and handle parts sales and inventory. You will maintain accurate records, assist with pricing, and support service specials while delivering friendly, professional customer service.

The role requires basic high school education, at least six months of related experience, and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs when necessary. This is a full-time, on-site position with benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some experience in customer service or retail preferred.
• Basic ability to operate inventory and sales systems.

Responsibilities

• Represent Birkey's to customers and promote a positive company image.
• Maintain inventory records, pricing, and special orders.
• Support preventive maintenance service promotions and educate customers.
• Participate in inventory counts and manage stock levels.
• Process part returns and verify costs, prices, and totals on invoices.
• Track orders, investigate discrepancies, and document issues.
• Keep product knowledge up to date via bulletins and catalogs.
• Maintain invoicing accuracy and complete required documentation.
• Maintain workstation, parts room, and sales floor to company standards.
• Deliver parts to customers and vendors as directed; observe safety rules.

Skills

Customer service

Inventory management

Cash handling

Team player

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory control software

POS system

Job description

Position Summary: Represents the company to its customers for the purpose of selling parts and other merchandise. Records and tracks merchandise and maintains inventory control system.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:Works well with customers, promotes a positive image of the company, and strives to promptly resolve issues raised by customers.Makes necessary entries to inventory control systems assuring proper records are kept with current pricing as well as the recording and entering of special orders.Promotes preventive maintenance service specials, educates customers on benefits of preventative maintenance.Participates in all inventory counts as necessary.Assists in maintaining minimal inventory quantities, tracks orders and investigates problems.Participate in part returns following established procedures as required.Assists in verifying cost, price, and totals of parts invoices and repair orders.Utilizes established procedures to properly track lost sales.Maintain a current knowledge of product information through bulletins and catalogs and by participating in training requirements as directed by Parts Manager.Keeps all invoicing to customers current.Completes all required documentation in a prompt and thorough manner as required following established procedures.Follows proper labeling and handling of defective merchandise.Documents discrepancies between inventory records and shelf quantities and notifies Parts Manager.Maintains workstation, the parts room, retail sales floor and displays to meet or exceed company standards.Works as part of a team, offering and seeking assistance when needed.Delivers parts to customers and vendors as directed.Maintains a safe working environment and adhere to company safety program at all times.Performs other duties as assigned.Customer Service Responsibilities:Ensure every customer is satisfied with the products, services and support of all staff.Resolve customers concerns efficiently and effectively.Promote a positive attitude at all times.Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.Exhibit Birkey's high level of customer service on a daily basis.Acknowledge appreciation of clients and customers.Why You’ll Love Working Here:Ownership Opportunity: As a 100% employee-owned company, you’ll have the opportunity to become an owner and directly contribute to our shared success.Competitive Pay & Benefits: We offer a robust compensation and insurance package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and 401k for all 30+ and full-time employees.Career Growth: We provide training and development opportunities to help you advance.Awesome Team: Work with supportive colleagues who value collaboration and respect.This organization reserves the right to revise the essential position functions as the need arises.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education/Experience: Individual should have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Should be able to set work priorities and work independently in the absence of supervision and be able to understand and carryout oral and written directions. Individual must have the ability to maintain a high degree of motivation in team members to retain the focus of providing the highest level of customer satisfaction.The individual should have minimum of six months of related experience, steady work record, and must be able to perform each of the essential position functions.Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to get around the dealership and grounds for various tasks.The employee would normally lift or move 10 lbs., frequently lift or move up to 45 lbs. and occasionally lifts or move up to 100 lbs.Ability to tolerate up and down movement with bending or stooping including reaching above and below shoulder height with arms and hands.Ability to be on ones feet for extended periods of time either walking or standing.Ability to operate equipment or other power equipment as necessary.Ability to climb small step ladder and stairs.Ability to push/pull up to 70 lbs. of force.Must meet health assessment requirements.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee 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 of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes and noise.The employee is generally required to sit or stand for long periods of time.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.While performing duties, the employee may be near moving mechanical parts and inside and outside weather conditions.While performing the duties of the job, the employee will perform extensive keystroke tasks.This position offers a competitive compensation along with a benefits package commensurate with relevant experience, qualifications, and market standards.Wage Range - $18 - $26.50