Sales - Retail Counter

PYP; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A customer service-focused company in South Bend, Indiana, is seeking an individual responsible for providing a superior experience to all walk-in customers. Responsibilities include in-person sales, parts identification, and managing transactions. Applicants should have a strong customer service background, effective communication skills, and preferably prior experience with automotive parts. Flexibility to work variable schedules is necessary. Competitive compensation and opportunity for growth are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service background is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers.
• Two to three years of experience in customer service is preferred.
• Prior automotive experience and knowledge of parts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate service to all walk-in retail and wholesale customers.
• Help customers find exact matches for their vehicles using inventory software.
• Process cash and credit transactions using POS systems.
• Coordinate with parts pullers to retrieve parts for customers.
• Set up and maintain displays of popular parts.
• Inspect returned parts to verify condition and process credits.

Skills

Customer service background

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School or G.E.D. Equivalent

College coursework

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.