Automotive Parts Counter Sales
About The Position
The Automotive Parts Sales Retail Associate provides customer service and sales support by helping customers identify appropriate automotive parts, sharing product knowledge, and processing sales. The role also supports store organization, inventory tasks, teamwork toward sales goals, and ongoing learning about automotive parts and industry trends. The position requires standing and walking throughout the assigned shift, lifting and moving parts and boxes, and reaching or bending to handle merchandise. Depending on the work performed, duties may also include turning brake drums and rotors and assembling or repairing hydraulic hose assemblies. Heavy equipment is moved using appropriate aids such as hand trucks, barrel dollies, and hydraulic lifts.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
- Previous automotive parts sales or retail sales experience strongly preferred.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency with point-of-sale systems.
- Ability to stand and walk for the entire assigned work shift.
- Ability to lift and move parts and boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
- Ability to repeatedly bend or stoop to floor-level shelves and reach upper shelves up to eight feet using a stool or ladder when necessary.
- Ability to turn brake drums and rotors and repair or assemble hydraulic hose assemblies, if appropriate.
- Ability to move heavy equipment with appropriate moving aids, including hand trucks, barrel dollies, and hydraulic lifts.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in automotive parts sales or retail sales.
Responsibilities
- Greet customers and help them find automotive parts suited to their needs.
- Provide customers with product knowledge and technical expertise.
- Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Maintain a clean and organized store environment.
- Assist with inventory management and restocking merchandise.
- Collaborate with team members to achieve sales goals and targets.
- Continuously improve knowledge of automotive parts and industry trends.
- Stand and walk throughout the assigned work shift.
- Lift and move parts and boxes, bend or stoop to floor-level shelves, and reach upper shelves using a stool or ladder when necessary.
- Turn brake drums and rotors and repair or assemble hydraulic hose assemblies, if appropriate.
- Move heavy equipment using aids designed for that purpose.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
