Sales - Retail Counter

PYP; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail automotive company in Cincinnati is seeking a customer service representative to provide excellent service to walk-in clients. Key responsibilities include managing the front counter, assisting customers with parts identification, and processing transactions. Desired qualifications include strong customer service experience and knowledge of automotive parts. This role requires effective communication and teamwork skills. Flexibility to work varied schedules, including weekends, is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service background required.
• Prior automotive experience preferred.
• Two to three years of customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate, high-quality service to customers.
• Manage front counter, processing transactions.
• Communicate with parts pullers for customer parts.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Time-management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School or G.E.D. Equivalent

Job description

Description

Responsible for providing a superior customer service experience to all walk-in customers.

1. In-Person Sales: Provide immediate, high-quality service to all walk-in retail and wholesale customers.
2. Parts Identification: Use inventory software to help customers find exact matches for their vehicles with the vehicles on-site.
3. Sales: Actively manage the front counter area, processing cash and credit transactions using POS systems.
4. Yard Coordination: Communicate directly with parts pullers to retrieve parts for customers that want the company to pull their parts for them
5. Merchandising & Displays: Set up and maintain physical displays of popular parts (e.g., batteries, fluids, tools) to drive impulse sales.
6. Core & Returns Management: Inspect physical parts returned by walk-in customers to verify condition and process credits or warranty claims
7. 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.