Parts Specialist-1

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Parts Specialist, where you'll provide exceptional customer service, assist with inventory management, and perform various automotive services. This role emphasizes multitasking and customer interaction in a fast-paced environment, offering opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to quickly match alphanumeric sequences.
• Fluency in multiple languages (Spanish is highly desired).

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to customers in-store and over the phone.
• Assist with daily operational tasks and inventory management.
• Perform various in-store services for customers.

Skills

Customer Service

Multitasking

Education

ASE Certification

Job description

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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.

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 the 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 systems, 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

• 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

Desired

• 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.