Parts Counterperson (Full-time)

Northtown Automotive Companies; Eggertsville (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

Northtown Volkswagen is seeking a motivated Parts Specialist to join our dealership team in Eggertsville, NY. You will assist walk-in customers, provide price quotes, pull parts from stock, and support service technicians with parts for repairs.

The role includes over-the-counter, phone, and shop floor duties with a base hourly rate of $19 and commission driving annual earnings between $40,000 and $50,000. We value friendly, professional interactions, strong product knowledge, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Customer-facing sales experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and operate devices.

Responsibilities

• Assist walk-in customers with selecting required parts.
• Provide price quotes and suggest companion requirements.
• Pull purchased parts from stock and check availability.
• Assist service technicians and wholesalers with orders.
• Keep counter areas clean and organized; replenish inventory daily.

Skills

Excellent communication

In-state driver’s license

Sales ability to meet quotas

Customer service

Read and follow instructions

Device proficiency

Tools

Smartphone/Tablet/PC

Job description

Northtown Volkswagen is currently looking to add to our team and have a need for a highly motivated parts specialist.Occupational Summary:Responsible for the sale of parts to all available customers over the counter, through the shop or on the phone.Pay Structure:This position is an hourly plus commission-based position. The hourly is $19/hr and with the commission is a yearly range between $40,000 - $50,000 / year.Hours:Tuesday - Saturday 8:00AM - 4:30PMEssential Job Functions:Assist walk-in customers in selecting required parts, suggest companion requirements, offer specials and ensure that the customer is exposed to the full product line.Pull purchased parts from stock.If the part is not in stock, determine availability and projected delivery date.Answer phone calls, providing price quotes and other information.Assist outside sales representatives (ie: wholesalers) with their orders.Assist service technicians in selecting parts needed for repair process.Be friendly, professional and efficient when working with all customers, both on the phone and in person.Keep front and rear counter areas clean and uncluttered.Replenish assigned inventory daily.Advise parts manager when areas of the department are not in satisfactory condition.Keep current on new products and product updates.Participate in all training programs that are made available.SOP management- ensure that special orders are placed, status checked daily and customers are promptly contacted.Communicate effectively with co-workers, management and customers*Opportunities for career growth*Physical Requirements:Job requires the following physical activities: This is a physically demanding position. Will move throughout the parts shelves all day, reaching and climbing to obtain parts from inventory. Will lift up to 70lbs. Will stand six to eight hours during a shift at the customer counter. When delivering parts to the service department, will be exposed to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, paint and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials. Evening, holiday and weekend work hours will be required.Qualifications:Previous Automotive Parts experience within a dealership or retail setting is a plus but not necessarily requiredProfessional personal appearanceValid in-state driver’s licenseExcellent communication skillsAbility to sell a minimum quota according to dealership standardsAbility to work well with the public, sometimes with several customers at a timeAbility to read and comprehend instructions, both verbal and written.Ability to operate smart phone, tablet and/or PC.