Parts Sales Trainee | Winona, MS

Empire Truck Sales; Winona (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Paid in-house training

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Empire Truck Sales, LLC is seeking a motivated entrant to join our Parts Department as a Parts Sales Trainee. This true training position builds a long-term career in the commercial truck industry, with hands-on experience in customer service, inventory, shipping and receiving, warehouse operations, and parts sales.

No previous truck or parts experience is required. You will progress toward a Parts Counter Sales role as you learn the functions of the department, gain product knowledge, and

Qualifications

• This is a training position for a long-term career in the commercial truck industry.
• Valid driver’s license may be required for local deliveries and access.
• Previous truck or parts experience is not required; training will be provided.
• Experience in customer service, retail, warehouse, or similar environments is helpful but not required.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn parts and inventory systems are needed.

Responsibilities

• Learn functions within the Parts Department and how they support customers and service.
• Assist retail customers while learning commercial truck parts sales and customer service.
• Participate in training focused on parts, processes, and career development.
• Maintain organized front counter displays and a clean workspace.
• Load, unload, and verify inbound and outbound freight shipments.
• Stock, sort, and manage parts inventory.
• Deliver parts to the Service Department and local customers; operate delivery vehicles.
• Process and ship parts using various carriers.

Skills

Customer service

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn

Basic computer skills

Team-focused

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory systems

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: WINONA - Empire Truck Sales, LLC - Winona, MS 38967Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: Days

From Trainee to Pro—Grow Your Parts Sales Career with Empire

Empire Truck Sales, one of the largest Freightliner and Western Star heavy truck dealerships in the Southeast, is looking for a motivated, dependable individual with strong customer service skills and a strong work ethic to join our Parts Department as a Parts Sales Trainee.

This is a true training position designed for someone who wants to build a long-term career in the commercial truck industry. You will learn how the Parts Department operates from the ground up, gaining hands‑on experience in customer service, inventory, shipping and receiving, warehouse operations, parts delivery, and parts sales. As your knowledge develops, you will be trained toward advancement into a Parts Counter Sales position. No previous truck or parts experience is required.

Why Start Your Career with Empire?

At Empire, we do not just offer jobs, we build careers. Through hands‑on experience and structured training, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to grow into a Parts Counter Sales position and pursue future opportunities across our expanding network.

What You'll Learn and Do

• Learn the different functions within the Parts Department and how they work together to support customers and the Service Department
• Assist retail customers while learning commercial truck parts sales and customer service
• Participate in training focused on commercial truck parts, systems, processes, and career development
• Maintain organized and professional front counter displays
• Load, unload, and verify inbound and outbound freight shipments
• Accurately stock, sort, and manage parts inventory
• Deliver parts to the Service Department and local customers
• Operate delivery vehicles for local parts delivery and pickup routes
• Process and ship parts using various carriers
• Maintain a clean, organized, and accurate warehouse environment

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record is required. This is a jobrequirement due to the regular operation of the company and delivery vehicles.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• No previous commercial truck or parts experience is required. We will train the right person.
• Experience in customer service, retail, automotive, warehouse, distribution, or a similar environment can be helpful, but is not required
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and willingness to learn are highly valued
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn parts and inventory systems
• Ability to regularly lift and move parts and materials weighing up to 65 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work the position's scheduled hours, Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays as business needs require
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Team-focused, self-motivated, and ready to learn and grow

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Career advancement opportunities in Parts Sales and beyond
• Paid, in-house training and development
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan

Build Your Future in Parts Sales

If you are looking for a stable, rewarding career where you can learn the commercial truck parts business from the ground up, Empire Truck Sales provides the training, support, and advancement opportunities to help you succeed.

Empire Truck Sales promotes a safe and drug‑free workplace. The successful candidate must complete applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include a background check and drug screening, in accordance with applicable law.

Empire Truck Sales, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.