Parts Sales Professional- LaMoure
About The Position
Valley Plains Equipment is the local John Deere dealer serving eastern North Dakota, southeastern South Dakota, and northwestern Minnesota. The Parts Sales Professional delivers external and internal customer satisfaction while supporting efficient department operations. The role involves identifying customer needs, accurately procuring parts, and communicating solutions to customers and colleagues. It also supports inventory control, merchandising, department cleanliness and safety, and parts marketing. This is an hourly role with a starting base rate of $18.00 to $19.00, based on experience.
Requirements
- Proficiency in standard computer applications such as Microsoft Office.
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends during peak business seasons.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Ability to apply consultative selling techniques effectively in daily work.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience in parts management.
- Ability to operate a forklift or willingness to obtain certification.
- Basic knowledge of agricultural equipment.
- Forklift certification.
Responsibilities
- Engage with customers to understand their requirements and recommend suitable parts.
- Handle incoming phone calls promptly and professionally.
- Proactively contact customers to discover needs and promote parts and service solutions.
- Invoice parts to customers, applying appropriate discounts, freight charges, and payment methods.
- Initiate daily machine-down and stock orders to fulfill customer transactions.
- Keep the display floor appropriately stocked using proper merchandising techniques.
- Assist with receiving daily stock orders and processing transfers.
- Support colleagues within the department as needed.
- Communicate customer concerns to appropriate management.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the department, display floor, and warehouses.
- Help maintain a clean and safe Parts Department environment.
- File shipment shortages and report bin shortages or inventory adjustments to the Parts Manager.
- Assist with inventory control and departmental report generation.
- Promote marketing for the Parts department.
- Follow company safety policies and procedures.
- Complete required parts training and continually learn and improve.
- Perform other duties or projects assigned by management.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) and Roth retirement savings plans with employer match
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
