Parts Specialist

O'Reilly Automotive Stores; Kalkaska (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k plan

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts seeks a Parts Specialist in Kalkaska, MI, to deliver high-level service to retail and installer customers and support store management with tasks. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply, with responsibilities spanning customer care, parts lookup, pricing, and related upsells.

The role includes handling cash and credit transactions, exchanges/returns, and daily store operations, plus occasional delivery duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to quickly match alphanumeric sequences.
• Outstanding, friendly and professional customer service.
• Must be able to multitask, handling customers on the phone and in the store at the same time.
• Familiar with automotive parts, cataloging, weatherly index system, and automotive sales or service.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist in selecting merchandise.
• Support managers and installer service specialists for professional customers.
• Answer store calls, look up parts, quote prices, and promote related items.
• Process exchanges/returns and handle cash/credit transactions.
• Address and resolve customer complaints in a friendly manner.
• Performstore image maker and planogram updates, stocking shelves, and cleaning.
• Assist with stock counts, returns, and daily ops.
• Operate store equipment after training.
• Provide in-store services per state/local laws (e.g., install wipers, test batteries).
• Occasionally drive a delivery vehicle as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Automotive parts knowledge

Spanish language

Education

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

Follow and promote all company customer service programs, i.e. Hi-5, Low Price Guarantee, Rock the Call, Related Selling, Rock the Lot, etc.

Promptly greet retail/walk-in customers in a friendly, courteous manner and assist them in their selection of merchandise.

Assist managers and/or installer service specialists in serving the professional customers as needed and directed.

Complete assigned company training relevant to position.

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.

Responsible for accurately maintaining and securing the cash drawer, accepting cash and/or checks, accurately making change, and processing credit card transactions.

Process exchanges and returns for credit in a friendly manner, and in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Address and resolve customer complaints in a friendly manner.

Assist with the completion of daily image maker, and planogram updates, including freight receival, stocking shelves, fronting and facing, cleaning, etc.

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.

Operate brake lathe and other store test equipment after corresponding training is completed and company requirements are met.

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.)

Occasionally drive a delivery vehicle to make deliveries (Driving record must meet the company mandated driving eligibility requirements) when business needs dictate.

All other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES

Required:

Ability to quickly match alphanumeric sequences

Ability to provide outstanding, friendly and professional customer service

Must be able to multitask, handling customers on the phone and in the store at the same time

Familiar with automotive parts, cataloging, weatherly index system, and automotive sales or service

ASE certification

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. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [e-mail] or call [phone] option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.