Parts Specialist

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Fredericktown (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company that values customer service and career growth! As a Parts Specialist, you'll engage with customers, assist with their automotive needs, and ensure a high level of satisfaction. Your role will involve multitasking between phone and in-store interactions, providing expert advice on parts, and contributing to the store's operational success. This position offers a competitive compensation package, including medical benefits, a stock purchase plan, and opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about automotive service and eager to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Paid Time Off

Stock Purchase Plan

401k with Employer Contributions

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Educational Assistance

Opportunities for Career Growth

Qualifications

• Must provide outstanding customer service and multitask effectively.
• Familiarity with automotive parts and ASE certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with merchandise selection and inquiries.
• Maintain cash drawer and process transactions accurately.
• Perform various in-store services and operational tasks.

Skills

Customer Service

Multitasking

Automotive Parts Knowledge

Fluency in Spanish

Alphanumeric Matching

ASE Certification

Job description

The Parts Specialist will provide all retail and installer customers with a high level of service. This position will also support store management in the accomplishment of assigned tasks.

Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Follow and promote all company customer service programs, i.e. Hi-5, Low Price Guarantee, Rock the Call, Related Selling, Rock the Lot, etc.
2. Promptly greet retail/walk-in customers in a friendly, courteous manner and assist them in their selection of merchandise.
3. Assist managers and/or installer service specialists in serving the professional customers as needed and directed.
4. Complete assigned company training relevant to position.
5. Provide excellent service to customers calling the store on the phone by answering all calls according to company policy, accurately looking up parts and quote prices, recommending premium and related items, and offering the Low-Price Guarantee.
6. Responsible for accurately maintaining and securing the cash drawer, accepting cash and/or checks, accurately making change, and processing credit card transactions.
7. Process exchanges and returns for credit in a friendly manner, and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
8. Address and resolve customer complaints in a friendly manner.
9. Assist with the completion of daily image maker, and planogram updates, including freight receival, stocking shelves, fronting and facing, cleaning, etc.
10. Perform various daily operational tasks, i.e., prepare new, core, and warranty merchandise returns to be shipped to the distribution center, assist with monthly stock adjustments, inventory cycle counts, etc.
11. Operate brake lathe and other store test equipment after corresponding training is completed and company requirements are met.
12. Perform various in-store services for customers (where state and local laws allow) - (i.e.; install wipers, test and charge batteries, test charging system, scan vehicle trouble codes, replace headlight capsules, etc.)
13. Occasionally drive a delivery vehicle to make deliveries (Driving record must meet the company mandated driving eligibility requirements) when business needs dictate.
14. All other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES

Required:

1. Ability to quickly match alphanumeric sequences
2. Ability to provide outstanding, friendly and professional customer service
3. Must be able to multitask, handling customers on the phone and in the store at the same time
4. Familiar with automotive parts, cataloging, weatherly index system, and automotive sales or service
5. ASE certification
6. Fluency in multiple languages (Spanish is highly desired)

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

Total Compensation Package:

Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off

Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Tuition Educational Assistance Programs

Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer.