Parts Counter Associate II - Nalley Kia

Asbury Automotive • Stonecrest, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Parts Counter Associate is responsible for selling parts to all customers, whether over the counter, through the shop, or via phone. This role involves assisting retail and shop customers in selecting required parts in a friendly, professional, and efficient manner. The associate will inform customers of necessary companion parts and ensure they are aware of the full product line and any current specials. Responsibilities include answering phone calls and counter inquiries, providing price quotes, reviewing body shop estimates to ensure correct parts and pricing, pulling and filling orders from stock, and notifying the parts manager of out-of-stock items. The role also entails notifying relevant parties when special ordered parts arrive, ensuring all parts are tagged correctly, following departmental policies for special orders, and managing back-ordered parts. Daily replenishment of assigned inventory, maintaining efficient paperwork flow, and verifying that all internal parts requests are billed on service repair orders are also key duties. The associate will also verify will-call and back-order files weekly, returning or stocking items as needed, and receiving payments from retail customers or obtaining credit authorization. Assisting outside sales representatives with their orders is also part of the role.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and customer service skills, and able to maintain a professional image and demeanor.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Strong computer & phone skills is required (Internet, MS Outlook).
• Degree in automotive technology or military equivalent experience.
• Must be at least eighteen years of age.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screen (background and drug test).

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in CDK is a plus!
• Bi-lingual is always a plus!

Responsibilities

• Sell parts to all customers, over the counter, through the shop, or on the phone.
• Assist all customers (retail and shop) in selecting required parts in a friendly, professional, and efficient manner.
• Inform customers of companion part requirements while ensuring the customer is exposed to the full product line.
• Answer incoming phone calls and counter inquiries, providing price quotes and other information as needed.
• Inform customers of companion part requirements and specials, and ensures that the customer is exposed to the full product line.
• Review body shop estimate to be sure the parts that are ordered are correct and all pricing is in line with the estimate when applicable.
• Pull and fill orders from stock.
• Notify parts manager of out-of-stock parts or shop materials that need immediate attention.
• Notify all necessary parties when special ordered parts have been received.
• Pull orders and ensure sure all parts are tagged with customer names and job number.
• Follow department policy and instructions on the special ordering of parts, plus S.O. aging.
• Follow up on back-ordered parts and replenishes assigned inventory daily.
• Maintain a prompt, efficient and timely flow of paperwork.
• Makes sure all internal requests for parts are billed on service repair order.
• Verifiy will-call and back-order files weekly and returns to vendors, or stocks those items not picked up or required.
• Receive payment from retail customers or obtain credit authorization.
• Assist outside sales representatives with their orders.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Paid holidays & paid time off
• Paid training
• Stock Awards (select management and front-line team members eligible)
• Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
• Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health savings
• Flex spending accounts (tax-free)
• Short-term and Long-term disability plans
• Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term)
• 401k with company match
• Pet Insurance
• Digital career path tool to assist with career development
• Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Technician Student loan relief resources
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
• Scholarship awards
• Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours
• Employee referral program with bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED