Store Paint Specialist

Genuine Parts Company; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company, operating NAPA Auto Parts stores, seeks a Paint Specialist to join our retail team in Hickory, NC. You will mix paint precisely, answer customer questions on auto finishes, and share knowledge about part features and warranties.

This role emphasizes strong teamwork, excellent communication, and a passion for servicing customers. The position requires weekend availability and a proactive, upbeat attitude to thrive in a fast-paced store environment.

Qualifications

• Paint or body shop experience is required.
• Automotive knowledge or experience is helpful.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude and passion for customer care.
• Willingness to train and learn in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Knowledge of cataloging/inventory systems is a plus.
• Ability to work weekends is required.

Responsibilities

• Mixing paint with precision.
• Assist customers with auto body and finish questions.
• Share knowledge about auto parts features, benefits and warranty information.
• Support team members in a busy retail store.
• Operate a cash register and navigate catalog systems.

Skills

Paint/body shop experience

Automotive knowledge

Customer care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Train and learn

Retail environment fluency

Job description

Job Description

NAPA Auto Parts is seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working Paint Specialist to join our rapidly growing team of Auto Parts professionals. This is the ideal position for knowledgeable and energetic people who have a passion for customer care and the power of teamwork. As a NAPA Paint Specialist, you are an important part of the store team.

Responsibilities

• Mixing paint with precision
• Helping customers with their auto body and finish questions
• Sharing knowledge about auto part features, benefits and warranty info
• Helping team members in our fast-paced retail stores
• Operating a cash register, and navigating computer and paper catalog systems

Qualifications

• Paint or body shop experience required
• Know How -- automotive knowledge and/or experience
• ASE (P2) Parts Certification is a PLUS
• Positive attitude and passion for delivering Customer Care
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Motivated to train and learn
• Ability to thrive and have fun in a busy, fast-paced retail environment
• Knowledge of Cataloging and/or Inventory Management Systems is a PLUS
• Ability to work weekends is a MUSTValid Driver's License and/or reliable transportation

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.