Front Parts Counter Rep

Penske • San Diego, CA

29d • $25 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

BMW of San Diego, a Penske Automotive Group dealership, is looking for an experienced Front Parts Counter Representative to join our team to help deliver extraordinary customer experiences. JOIN OUR TEAM At Penske Automotive Group (PAG), we strive to create a positive and challenging workplace that promotes excellence and achievement, and we aim to deliver the very best experience possible to our customers. We are looking for dedicated and motivated professionals who share that same passion to join our team. Imagine working in a professionally and financially satisfying job where you have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our organization and customers every day. The Front Parts Counter Representative provides the direct assistance with retail and wholesale customers as well as the service department technicians to sell the needed parts and accessories in a timely fashion. Pay for this position is $25 - $34 per hour. Depending on experience. WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER Fortune 500 company, consistently recognized by Automotive News as among the "Best Dealerships to Work For." Proudly named to Glassdoor's Best Places to Work Comprehensive benefits program, including health care options (medical, dental and vision) and 401k savings and retirement plan with company match. Training, resources and opportunities for career growth and advancement, tailored to individual performance, experience and interests. Values-driven culture built on integrity, professionalism, excellence and teamwork. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Genuine interest in providing an exceptional customer experience. Friendliness, enthusiasm, reliability, with a positive "team-player" attitude. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Strong work-ethic with the ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. WHAT YOU CAN BRING TO THE TABLE Commitment: Ensure our customers have a world class buying experience at every step along the journey. Excellence: Provide an unparalleled level of expertise as an integral member of the parts department focusing on customer satisfaction while ensuring profitability. Authenticity: Connect with customers about their parts questions in a professional manner that reflects understanding, clarity, accuracy, and courtesy. Growth Mindset: Strive to grow the dealership and your career by setting monthly and annual goals for the Parts Department with the Parts Manager and reporting on your progress. APPLY WITH US! If you are ready for a rewarding career with competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities to excel and advance, consider joining the Penske Automotive Group organization. Our interview process typically includes a phone interview, several in-person interviews, background check, reference check, driving record review and a drug screen. Be a part of the best customer experience team in the automotive industry... apply with us today! Penske Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. Some positions may require applicants to possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

Requirements

• Genuine interest in providing an exceptional customer experience.
• Friendliness, enthusiasm, reliability, with a positive "team-player" attitude.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong work-ethic with the ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations that affect parts department including, but not limited to, hazardous waste disposal, emergency response, safe driving, and OSHA Right-to-Know
• Ability to ensure use of proper safety equipment
• Computer proficiency
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written with the ability to effectively communicate via face-to-face, phone, or by other means of communication
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to process data and organize it for management analysis
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions
• Ability to understand and follow work rules and procedures
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Ability to interact well with others and be a positive influence on morale of department, dealership, and organization
• High school diploma or the equivalent and one year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent; and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of one year's experience working in the service drive or at an auto parts retailer or wholesaler.
• ASE Certification preferred but not required
• i-Car Certification preferred but not required
• Specific manufacturer's certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide direct assistance with retail and wholesale customers
• Assist service department technicians to sell needed parts and accessories

Benefits

• Fortune 500 company, consistently recognized by Automotive News as among the "Best Dealerships to Work For."
• Proudly named to Glassdoor's Best Places to Work
• Comprehensive benefits program, including health care options (medical, dental and vision) and 401k savings and retirement plan with company match.
• Training, resources and opportunities for career growth and advancement, tailored to individual performance, experience and interests.
• Values-driven culture built on integrity, professionalism, excellence and teamwork.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Rental and Leasing Services
• Education Level: High school or GED