Sales - Retail Counter

PYP; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PYP is seeking a customer-focused Parts Counter Associate to excel at in-person sales and service at our Tampa location. You will assist walk-in customers, identify automotive parts, process transactions, and help maintain organized displays.

This role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work with a team in a fast-paced retail environment, including weekends. Prior automotive parts knowledge is preferred but not required, as training is provided.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service background.
• Effective communication skills.
• High School or GED required; college coursework preferred.
• Prior automotive knowledge preferred but not required.

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 physical displays of popular parts to drive impulse sales.
• Core & Returns Management: Inspect returned parts and process credits or warranty claims.
• Assumes other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Adaptable schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College coursework desired

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.