Automotive Parts Counter Salesperson

Automotive Parts Counter Salesperson

The Automotive Parts Counter Salesperson is responsible for selling different parts in mechanical, hardware, repair, or parts stores. Assesses needs, takes orders, finds products, and checks out customers. It also could involve delivery of product to customers (must be at least 21 years of age to be a delivery driver).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Help customers find the auto parts they are looking for.
• Ensure all necessary parts are stocked and ready for purchase.
• Determine replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, customer requests, or customers' descriptions of malfunctions.
• Look over a machine, product, or car to determine what part is needed.
• Locate other vendors who have the part if it isn't carried in store.
• Recommend substitute parts or show customers how to modify parts.
• Examine parts for defects.
• Exchange defective parts.
• Check out customers.
• Take cash, check, or credit card for purchase and dispense change.
• Take inventory of stock and replenish when needed.
• Take orders over the phone.
• Sell parts to repair garages, retail shops, truck and bus companies, dealers, and the public.
• Measure parts, using precision measuring instruments to determine whether similar parts may be machined to required size.
• Mark and store parts in the stockroom according to a prearranged system.
• Set up merchandise for display.
• Answer the customers' questions or problems.
• Use knowledge of machines and equipment to discuss the use and features of parts.
• Look up stock numbers and prices for parts in catalogs or on computers.
• Receive and deliver parts to customers.
• Maintains quality service by following organization standards.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Completes reports by entering required information.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business

Skills and Qualifications :

Educational Requirements :

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent years of experience.

Work Environment :

This position works in an Auto Parts Store setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday.

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and / or move objects up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move objects that weigh more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits : 401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Education : High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience : Auto parts : 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location : One location (945 US-67, Alvarado, TX 76009)

Job Type : Part-time and full-time

Pay : $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

If hired, please contact the CleburneWorkforce Center at 817-641-6201.