Store Counter Sales (Part Time)

Motion; Laurel (MD); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Motion in Laurel, MD is hiring a NAPA Counter Sales associate to be the face of our retail store, helping customers with auto parts and fostering a positive shopping experience.

You will provide parts answers in person or by phone, support teammates, handle checkout, and learn our catalog and inventory systems. If you love fast-paced retail and the automotive world, this role offers growth within a Fortune 200 organization with a family feel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; willingness to learn auto parts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; customer centric.
• Background in automotive or parts store preferred; ASE certs a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide auto parts answers at the counter and over the phone.
• Assist team members with customer questions.
• Deliver outstanding customer care in a fast-paced store.
• Use cash register and catalog systems.
• Welcome customers and promote a positive experience.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Retail environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school courses or degree

Tools

Inventory management systems

Cataloging knowledge

Job description

We are so much more than a Parts Store and we are looking for even more great talent to join our NAPA family! As a NAPA Counter Sales associate, you are looked at as the "face of the retail store" and the go to person as soon as our customers enter our retail stores for all of their automotive needs. You don't need to be able to tear and motor down and rebuild it (however, if you can, that's awesome) – but we do need you to have a background and knowledge of automotive parts. A NAPA Counter Sales associate is a great opportunity whether you are looking to spend your career with us as a Parts Specialist, want to work full/part-time or you just want to get your foot in the door with us to explore other careers at some point – We welcome you!

What you will be doing:

• Provide auto parts answers and solutions for our retail and wholesale customers in person at the counter/over the phone
• Use your parts knowledge to assist other NAPA team members answer questions for customers
• Providing outstanding customer care and interactions with everyone who comes into our NAPA Store!
• Bring customer focus and high energy to our fast-paced stores
• Welcome retail customers into our retail stores and engage to provide a positive consumer experience
• Use technology (computer), cash register, telephone, and paper catalog system

What you'll need:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Previous experience in a parts store or automotive industry or at least a willingness to learn all things auto parts.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Technical or Trade school courses or degree.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Love fast paced retail environments
• Great listening skills and empathy for customers
• And if you have this, even better (not a deal breaker if you don’t): Background and/or passion for automotive industry, heavy equipment, farm industry, diesel, marine, or dealership.
• Experience in a parts store, auction, retail store, auto body/collision Knowledge of cataloging AND/OR inventory management systems, a plus Entirely customer-centric (external/internal) ASE Certifications

What's in it for you:

• Awesome people and brand
• Competitive Pay
• Outstanding health benefits and 401K
• Stable company.
• Fortune 200 with a "family" feel
• A Culture of promotion from within, using your creativity, finding solutions/fixes, and where no 2 days or career paths are the same!
• Great training, and ongoing development with support from multiple leaders/your team
• This position offers a starting hourly rate of $19.50. For other positions, the starting rate will be determined based on individual skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, personal days, holidays, sick days, and paternal leave.
• Additional Perks: Employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and wellness programs.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we're proud to say we're the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.