Automotive E-Commerce & Vintage Parts Catalog Specialist

Doug Russell Inc•Worcester, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Doug Russell Marine is seeking an Automotive E-Commerce & Vintage Parts Catalog Specialist to identify, organize, catalog, market, and sell their inventory of vintage automotive components, along with occasional marine parts and equipment. This is a hands-on role that combines automotive research, inventory management, e-commerce, photography, and order fulfillment. The specialist will work directly with a wide variety of vintage components, primarily from the 1950s through the 1970s. A major part of this position will involve researching unfamiliar parts, determining year, make, model, and application, and creating an organized digital catalog for accurate listing, location, sale, and shipment. The ideal candidate will enjoy classic cars, researching hard-to-identify parts, working independently, and having variety in their day.

Requirements

A strong interest in classic cars, vintage automotive parts, mechanical components, restoration, or automotive history.
Enjoy researching, problem-solving, asking questions when needed, and learning as they go.
Accuracy is extremely important when recording part numbers, applications, condition, inventory locations, and listing information.
Basic computer skills are required.
Able to organize your workload and move independently between researching parts, photographing inventory, creating listings, maintaining records, and fulfilling orders.
This position involves regularly handling automotive and marine parts of different sizes, weights, and conditions and working in both office and inventory/storage environments.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

Previous automotive experience is helpful but not required for the right candidate.
Experience with eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Excel, Google Sheets, online research, or other e-commerce platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

Inspect and identify vintage automotive components using part numbers, casting numbers, markings, measurements, reference materials, and online research. Determine applicable year, make, model, and fitment whenever possible.
Enter accurate product information into spreadsheets and internal inventory systems. Maintain organized physical storage locations so cataloged inventory can be quickly located when an item sells.
Photograph parts clearly and accurately, document condition and identifying details, and create informative listings for platforms such as eBay and Facebook Marketplace.
Review current listings, completed sales, historical pricing, and market demand to help establish competitive and appropriate selling prices for vintage and hard-to-find parts.
Locate sold inventory and carefully package parts for shipment, including fragile trim pieces, heavy mechanical components, and unusually shaped items.
Assist with identifying, cataloging, listing, or shipping marine engines, outboard parts, trailer components, and related inventory as needed.