Parts Specialist

O'Reilly Auto Parts•Chilton, WI

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About The Position

The Parts Specialist provides retail and installer customers with a high level of service and supports store management in completing assigned tasks. The role includes helping customers select merchandise, assisting professional customers, handling phone inquiries and transactions, and maintaining store merchandise and operations. The position may also involve operating store test equipment, providing certain in-store vehicle services where permitted by law, and occasionally making deliveries when business needs dictate. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Ability to quickly match alphanumeric sequences.
Ability to provide outstanding, friendly, and professional customer service.
Ability to multitask while handling customers by phone and in the store simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with automotive parts, cataloging, the Weatherly index system, and automotive sales or service.
ASE certification.
Fluency in multiple languages; Spanish is highly desired.
Bilingual ability; bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Follow and promote company customer service programs, including Hi-5, Low Price Guarantee, Rock the Call, Related Selling, and Rock the Lot.
Greet walk-in customers courteously and help them select merchandise.
Assist managers and installer service specialists in serving professional customers as directed.
Complete assigned company training relevant to the position.
Answer store phone calls according to company policy; look up parts and quote prices accurately, recommend premium and related items, and offer the Low-Price Guarantee.
Maintain and secure the cash drawer; accept cash and checks, make change, and process credit card transactions accurately.
Process exchanges and returns in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Address and resolve customer complaints in a friendly manner.
Help complete daily image maker and planogram updates, receive freight, stock and face shelves, and clean the store.
Prepare new, core, and warranty merchandise returns for shipment to the distribution center; assist with monthly stock adjustments and inventory cycle counts.
Operate the brake lathe and other store test equipment after completing required training and meeting company requirements.
Provide in-store customer services where state and local laws allow, such as installing wipers, testing and charging batteries, testing charging systems, scanning vehicle trouble codes, and replacing headlight capsules.
Occasionally drive a delivery vehicle when business needs dictate, subject to company driving eligibility requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.