Retail Sales Counter

Pick Your Part; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick Your Part in Bradenton, FL is seeking a customer-focused Sales Associate to assist walk-in customers with vehicle parts and alternatives. You will identify parts, process transactions at a busy front counter, and coordinate with yard staff to pull or return parts as needed.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and attention to detail, with preferred automotive knowledge and 2–3 years of customer service experience.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service background.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members.
• High School or GED equivalent; college coursework desired.
• Automotive experience and knowledge of automotive parts preferred.
• 2–3 years of prior customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• In-Person Sales: Provide immediate, high-quality service to all walk-in retail and wholesale customers.
• Parts Identification: Use inventory software to help customers find exact matches for their vehicles with the vehicles on-site.
• Sales: Process cash and credit transactions at the front counter using POS systems.
• Yard Coordination: Coordinate with parts pullers to retrieve parts for customers.
• Merchandising & Displays: Set up and maintain displays of popular parts to drive impulse sales.
• Core & Returns Management: Inspect returned parts and process credits or warranty claims.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High School or GED

College coursework desired

Job description

Description

• In-Person Sales: Provide immediate, high-quality service to all walk-in retail and wholesale customers.


• Parts Identification: Use inventory software to help customers find exact matches for their vehicles with the vehicles on-site.


• Sales: Actively manage the front counter area, processing cash and credit transactions using POS systems.


• Yard Coordination: Communicate directly with parts pullers to retrieve parts for customers that want the company to pull their parts for them


• Merchandising & Displays: Set up and maintain physical displays of popular parts (e.g., batteries, fluids, tools) to drive impulse sales.


• Core & Returns Management: Inspect physical parts returned by walk-in customers to verify condition and process credits or warranty claims


• Assumes other duties as assigned

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience

• To perform this job this job successfully, an individual must have a strong customer service background.


• Must be able to communicate effectively.


• High School or G.E.D. Equivalent preferred. College coursework desired.


• Prior automotive experience and knowledge of automotive parts preferred.


• Two to three years of prior customer service relations preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to establish priorities and demonstrate effective time-management skills.


• Must be able to work in a team oriented environment.


• Must be attentive to detail and ensure accuracy in work assignments.


• Must be able to communicate effectively with others.


• Must have strong problem-solving skills.


• Must have the flexibility to work variable schedules, including weekends.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Office environment, requires walking, standing, or sitting for several hours at time.


• Perform repetitive motion tasks on computer.