Parts Counter Sales

Genuine Parts Company; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company is seeking a Traction store counter sales associate to greet customers, understand parts needs, and offer technical advice while promoting current promotions. The role includes handling sales transactions, aiding stock orders, and supporting the outside sales team as needed.

The position emphasizes a customer‑driven approach, weekend availability, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced retail environment within the Heavy-Duty parts sector.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior Heavy Duty parts background or knowledge is preferred.
• Exceptional customer service and communications skills (written and verbal).
• A positive attitude and great personal drive.

Responsibilities

• Assisting customers with their parts questions and needs (in-person or via telephone).
• Operating a cash register, computer and paper cataloging systems and processing daily paperwork and forms.
• Effectively communicating features, benefits, and warranty policy information to customers.
• Effectively communicate current sales promotions.
• Demonstrate a positive, helpful attitude and professional conduct and appearance at all times.
• Demonstrate knowledge of products and their applications (give technical advice, troubleshoot, and help solve customers’ problems).
• Provide sales support, process customer stock orders.
• Assist outside salesperson, as needed.
• Perform all other associated tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Willingness to learn

Weekend availability

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Point of Sale system

Inventory software

Job description

Are you passionate about exceeding customer expectations and being a leading solutions provider in the Heavy-Duty transportation and specialty aftermarket parts industry? Do you have extensive knowledge of Heavy Duty Parts? If so, we invite you to explore opportunities with our Traction stores. Traction counter sales employees perform a variety of duties. Primarily greet and assist customers, provide technical advice, promote the current sales promotion.

Responsibilities

• Assisting customers with their parts questions and needs (either in-person or via telephone)
• Operating a cash register, computer and paper cataloging systems and processing daily paperwork and forms
• Effectively communicating features, benefits, and warranty policy information to customers
• Effectively communicate current sales promotions
• Demonstrate a positive, helpful attitude as well as presenting professional conduct and appearance at all times
• Demonstrate knowledge of products and their applications ( give technical advice, troubleshoot, and help solve customers’ problems
• Provide sales support, process customer stock orders
• Assist outside salesperson, as needed
• Perform all other associated tasks assigned by management

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Prior Heavy Duty parts background or knowledge is preferred
• Exceptional customer service and communications skills (both written and verbal)
• A positive attitude and great personal drive
• A willingness and ability to learn in a fast-paced retail sales environment
• Availability to work on weekends
• Valid driver’s license

Working at Genuine Parts Company for other opportunities.

GPC is an equal opportunity employer.

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.