Retail Sales Associate | Automotive

Pull-A-Part, LLC; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Holidays

On-the-Job Training

Referral Bonus

EAP

Job summary

Pull-A-Part, LLC in Columbia, SC is hiring a Retail Sales Associate to guide customers in the parts yard, answer questions, and process transactions for a smooth shopping experience.

You'll help customers locate parts using digital tools, handle cash and card payments, and assist with paperwork like car titles. The role emphasizes excellent service, teamwork, and upholding core values such as Respect and Help.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a customer-facing role (retail, call center, hospitality, etc.)
• Confidence using computers, kiosks, and mobile devices
• Strong communication and multitasking skills
• Willingness to work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and be on your feet throughout the day
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist customers, identifying their needs
• Help customers find parts using digital tools
• Process cash and card transactions quickly and accurately
• Receive and process car titles and paperwork
• Share promotions, warranties, and events with customers
• Keep the store and yard clean and organized
• Provide friendly and efficient service
• Support your teammates and uphold core values: Respect, Help, Learn & Grow

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Tech fluency

Communication skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Auto parts knowledge

Tools

Kiosks

POS systems

Job description

Description

Top Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Low-cost or FREE)
• FREE Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Based on age/earnings)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• On-the-Job Training & Career Growth
• Employee Referral Bonus ($500)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Your Role

As a Retail Sales Associate, you’ll be the first and last person our customers interact with. You\'ll help guide them through our parts yard, answer questions, process transactions, and ensure every customer leaves with the help they need. This role is essential to providing an excellent customer experience and maintaining a smooth retail operation.

What You\'ll Do

• Welcome and assist customers, identifying their needs
• Help customers find parts using digital tools
• Process cash and card transactions quickly and accurately
• Receive and process car titles and paperwork
• Share promotions, warranties, and events with customers
• Keep the store and yard clean and organized
• Provide friendly and efficient service
• Support your teammates and uphold core values: Respect, Help, Learn & Grow

What You Bring

• 1+ year of experience in a customer-facing role (retail, call center, hospitality, etc.)
• Confidence using computers, kiosks, and mobile devices
• Strong communication and multitasking skills
• Willingness to work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and be on your feet throughout the day
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Reliable transportation

Bonus Skills

• Basic automotive parts or repair knowledge
• Automotive parts sales experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

About Us

Pull-A-Part is a national leader in the do-it-yourself used auto parts industry, offering a sustainable and customer-focused approach to automotive recycling. Headquartered in Atlanta, we operate 35 superstores across the country.
Learn more: https://about.pullapart.com

Our Core Values

• Respect – Every person matters
• Help – Support your team and customers
• Learn – Ask questions and grow skills
• Grow – Advance your career

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pull-A-Part is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.