Parts Specialist

Yancey Bros. Co.; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Yancey Bros. Co. is seeking a Parts Specialist in Georgia to deliver expert parts consultation and sales to customers, both over the counter and in-shop. You will greet customers, assess needs, recommend parts, and process transactions with accuracy.

The role requires strong communication, software navigation, urgency, and a willingness to become forklift certified, with safety and team collaboration emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills both over the phone and in person.
• Be forklift certified or able to become certified; lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Greet walk-in and call-in customers courteously and quickly.
• Provide consultative parts solutions and upsell related items.
• Gain product knowledge and stay updated with new items.
• Inform customers of specials and merchandising programs.
• Process purchases and handle transactions per policy.
• Assist with back-order communications and ordering with vendors.
• Initiate outbound sales calls as directed by supervision.
• Be available to work overtime and attend required training.
• Participate in safety programs and maintain inventory accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills

Software proficiency

Urgency & organization

Parts consultant

Forklift certified

Lifting ability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

Who We Are:

From Georgia. For Georgia.Since 1914 Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing our customers with the highest quality sales, parts and service. From Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment to on-highway trucks, we remain committed to learning more about our customers, offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs. This all starts with our greatest asset…our employees.

What You Will Be Doing:

As a Parts Specialist, you will deliver a superior customer experience by providing parts consultation and sales to our customers, including over the counter and shop customers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Courteously and quickly greet all walk-in and call-in customers.
• Assist customers in a consultative manner to provide the best parts solution for their needs.
• Gain proficiency in parts knowledge and continue growing as new products are introduced.
• Employ superior listening skills and assess customers’ needs.
• Advise customers of additional related parts.
• Inform customers of specials and merchandising programs.
• Follow up quickly with customers on back ordered items and communicate any changes in delivery dates or availability.
• Create purchases orders prior to placing orders with vendors for all non-Cat back orders.
• Initiate outbound sales calls to customers as directed by parts supervision.
• Handle and process cash, check, and credit card transactions in compliance with company policy and procedures, including assuring that checks contain all required information and are approved through UTA.
• Be available to work overtime on short notice and provide after hours support when required.
• Successfully complete all required training.
• Review will-call area weekly, contacting customers on items not picked up and returning items to inventory, as needed.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in required safety program, and work in a safe manner.
• Additional duties as assigned by manager.

Who We Are Looking For:

To be successful in this position you should have a strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, knowledge of tools applicable to the position and the desire to learn. You should possess a strong sense of urgency and desire to provide superior customer service. The ability to take direction and work in a team environment is essential to this position as well.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Excellent communication skills both over the phone and in person
• Ability to quickly pick up on different software and websites used in searching and ordering parts
• Work with a sense of urgency and organization
• Be able to act as a consultant on parts and service, rather than an order taker
• Ability to become forklift certified
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and occasionally higher amounts with assistant devices

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Prior Parts Counter experience in a similar industry

Values:

At Yancey Bros. Co, we are always looking to add people to our team who share our core values:

• Safety: We value the lives and health of our team and customers above all else.
• Integrity: We are ethical and trustworthy, demonstrate respect for others, and communicate truthfully and promptly.
• Teamwork: We work as one across our organization for the benefit of our customers.
• Excellence: We strive to be the best, continuously improving our customers’ experience and the solutions we provide.
• Sense of Urgency: We respond quickly to customer needs and hold ourselves accountable for results.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following values:

• Acting in a safe manner
• Exhibiting honesty and integrity
• Acting in a fair and ethical manner
• Team mentality
• Delivering quality results
• Exhibiting pride and ownership
• Working with a sense of urgency
• Exhibiting a winning attitude

What We Offer:

Yancey Bros. Co. offers a full benefits package that includes aggressive compensation levels, technician tool allowances, full medical, vision and dental coverage, employee wellness programs, paid vacations and more.

Competitive Pay Structure

• Competitive Pay
• Technician Tool Allowance
• 401k Plan Strong Company Match
• Employee Profit Sharing
• Financial Wellness Coaching

Employee Wellness Program

• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Group Life Insurance

Personal Time Off

• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training

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