Parts Counter Sales - Mitchell, SD

CLAAS Industrietechnik GmbH; Spencer (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health benefits

Vision and disability coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

CLAAS FARMPOINT in South Dakota is seeking a Parts Counter Sales Associate to promote and sell parts to both external and internal customers, while delivering exceptional service.

Responsibilities include timely order assembly, coordinating freight shipments, assisting with parts lookups, and occasional travel. A high school diploma is required with 2+ years of parts or counter experience; knowledge of CLAAS parts is a plus. Forklift certification and a valid driver’s license are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2+ years parts or parts sales and/or counter experience desired.
• Working knowledge of CLAAS parts is a plus.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Farm background desirable.
• Read and interpret parts and machine schematics desirable.
• Must be self-sufficient with ability to work independently and learn.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Forklift operation and certification ability required.
• Valid driver’s license with verifiable safe driving history.

Responsibilities

• Fills and puts together customer and shop parts orders timely and accurately.
• Provides excellent customer service to inside and outside customers needing parts and service.
• Assembles new hydraulic hoses and repairs old ones as required.
• Pulls, coordinates, and schedules freight shipments timely.
• Ships and receives parts for customer orders / ships and receives equipment as required.
• Assists customers and shop personnel with parts lookup and parts orders.
• May assist in service department during non-peak periods.
• Parts delivery to customers, resident technicians or other FARMPOINT locations as needed.

Skills

Parts sales

Customer service

Forklift certification

Schematics reading

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S.

CLAAS FARMPOINT is a part of a family-owned company that is a mobile-first, technology-driven parts and equipment service provider built entirely around the farmer. We concentrate on building relationships more than worrying about building bricks and mortar. Be part of a team that brings farmers the solutions they need, when and where they need it. Together, with our sales partners, we strive to empower farmers to be the best in their fields.

Your role on our team:

The Parts Counter Sales position promotes and sells parts to all customers, both external and internal, while providing excellent customer service at all times.

• Fills and puts together customer and shop parts orders timely and accurately.
• Provides excellent customer service to inside and outside customers needing parts and service.
• Assembles new hydraulic hoses and repair old ones as required.
• Pulls, coordinates, and schedules freight shipments timely.
• Ships and receives parts for customer orders / ships and receives equipment as required.
• Assists customers and shop personnel with parts look up and parts orders.
• May be required to assist efforts in the service department during non-peak periods.
• Parts delivery to customers, resident technicians or other FARMPOINT locations as needed.

Note: This position includes occasional travel by auto; valid driver’s license with a verifiably safe driving history is required. May require occasional overnight travel and weekend or evening work.

Your profile:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in related field or equivalent experience, preferred.
• 2+ years parts or parts sales and / or counter experience desired.
• Working knowledge of CLAAS parts, a plus.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Farm background desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret parts and machine schematics desirable.
• Must be self-sufficient with a proven ability to work independently and a strong willingness to learn.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills both technically and professionally
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to safely operate forklift and other large machinery / must be able to pass and maintain a valid forklift certification.
• Valid driver’s license verifiable safe driving history / ability to safely drive a motor vehicle
• Ability to multi-task and follow through with defined tasks.

Full-time Benefits Package Include:

• Premium free health, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability;
• Competitive rate dental plans;
• Competitive paid time off, including Vacation, Sick, and Paid Holidays;
• 401(k) with a generous company match;
• Retirement Readiness Program;
• Company-Paid Life Insurance;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health; Legal & Financial Services; & Dependent Care Benefits
• Fun & Safe Environment

Your contact from our CLAAS FARMPOINT Recruiting Team

Todd Bergman

CLAAS FARMPOINT

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Nearest Major Market: Sioux Falls
Nearest Secondary Market: South Dakota