Store Parts Professional

USA GPC Genuine Parts Company; Paso Robles (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

NAPA is seeking a Parts Professional to deliver prompt, courteous service in-store or by phone, look up parts using catalogs or POS, and process orders with accuracy.

You will advise customers on products, warranties, and store policies, while supporting other team members and maintaining professional standards on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• Able to establish and maintain good relations with customers by providing courteous, efficient, and professional service.
• Be functionally literate and capable of understanding and recognizing part numbers and line codes to ensure proper selection and delivery of parts, including identifying sequences of numbers and letters accurately and rapidly
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Enjoy working with people in a fast-paced setting; be competitive, yet have the ability to work calmly under pressure
• Be ASE Parts Specialist (automotive) certified
• Have a working knowledge of the part of the city the store services and be able to operate a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission
• Able to work retail hours at any store location as assigned by management

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and demonstrate product knowledge to identify needs.
• Look up parts in catalogs or POS system and process orders accurately.
• Advise customers on meeting their needs, handling technical questions.
• Maintain knowledge of products, warranties, and store policies.
• Support store personnel as a resource for advice.
• Perform all other tasks as assigned by management

Skills

Customer service

Part lookup

Communication skills

Cash handling

POS proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

TAMS POS

Cataloging

Cash transactions

Job description

NAPA is a Parts Store and So much more! We are driven to have the best people on our team to get the right parts to the right place at the right time

The Role:

• A Parts Professional provides prompt and courteous service to all customers over the telephone, in the store, or in the dealer’s shop.
• Looks up the parts application in catalogs or POS system.
• Processes orders for customers with a high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and courtesy.
• Assists and advises customers on how to best meet their needs, often dealing with questions and problems of a highly technical nature.
• Exhibits a thorough knowledge of products, performance standards, warranties, sales programs, and operating policies.
• Serves as a resource for advice to other store personnel

A Day in the life:

• Implements appropriate sales practices such as greeting customers, demonstrating product knowledge, and ability to quickly understand customer’s needs
• Maintains customer satisfaction by serving all customers, securing right part, and resolving customer issues
• Demonstrates professional attitude, conduct, and appearance
• Maintains POS computer abilities by learning and applying how to use catalog and system, practicing asset security/loss prevention controls, and understanding store’s pricing methods
• Provides sales support functions by processing salespersons’ stock orders, reporting overages/shortages/damaged merchandise, and ensuring the good appearance of store and displays
• Participates in training as needed and required
• Perform all other associated tasks as assigned by management

What you’ll need:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required
• Able to establish and maintain good relations with customers by providing courteous, efficient, and professional service
• Be functionally literate and capable of understanding and recognizing part numbers and line codes to ensure proper selection and delivery of parts, including identifying sequences of numbers and letters accurately and rapidly
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills
• Enjoy working with people in a fast-paced setting; be competitive, yet have the ability to work calmly under pressure
• Be ASE Parts Specialist (automotive) certified
• Have a working knowledge of the part of the city the store services and be able to operate a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission
• Able to work retail hours at any store location as assigned by management

And if you have this, even better:

• Capable of operating TAMS point-of-sale system and cataloging
• Able to use the adding machine and process cash, check, and credit card transactions
• Visually capable of recognizing and distinguishing letters and numbers and remembering their sequencing
• Able to work on feet (stand and walk) for an entire assigned work shift
• Capable of lifting and moving parts and boxes of up to 60 pounds
• Able to repeatedly bend or stoop to floor-level shelves and able to reach upper shelves (ten feet) with use of stool or ladder when necessary
• Able to move engine blocks, core barrels, and other heavy equipment with moving aids designed to move such items, including hand trucks, barrel dollies, hydraulic lifts, etc

Why NAPA may just be the right place for you:

Outstanding health benefits and 401K Stable company Fortune 200 with a “family” feel Company Culture that works hard yet takes care of employees Opportunity for accessing multiple career paths, ongoing development, with support from leaders and your team

This position offers an hourly pay of $27.38. Many of our hourly positions have pay progression with set starting rates and you reach the top end of this range within 12 months of hire. For other positions, the starting rate will be determined based on individual skills, experience, and qualifications. We value the unique contributions of each team member and encourage candidates to discuss their backgrounds during the interview process.

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.