Parts Specialist
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 serves walk-in and phone customers, assists professional customers as directed, and performs customer-facing and store-operational duties. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. The position includes handling sales and transactions, maintaining merchandise displays and inventory, completing relevant training, and operating store equipment after required training and company requirements are met. It may also involve providing certain in-store vehicle services where permitted by state and local law, and occasionally driving a delivery vehicle when business needs dictate. The posted compensation range is $15.50–$21.50 per hour. The actual rate will equal or exceed the applicable minimum wage for the job location. Additional compensation, including annual or quarterly performance compensation or premiums, may be paid in specific circumstances and may depend on schedule, facility, season, or work performed. Multiple premiums may apply when criteria are met. O’Reilly describes a promote-from-within philosophy and opportunities for career growth.
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 at the same time.
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.
Responsibilities
- Follow and promote company customer service programs, including Hi-5, Low Price Guarantee, Rock the Call, Related Selling, and Rock the Lot.
- Greet retail and walk-in customers promptly and courteously, and help them select merchandise.
- Assist managers and installer service specialists in serving professional customers as needed and directed.
- Complete 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 accurately, and process credit card transactions.
- Process exchanges and returns for credit in accordance with company policies and procedures, while treating customers in a friendly manner.
- Address and resolve customer complaints in a friendly manner.
- Assist with daily image-maker and planogram updates, freight receiving, stocking shelves, fronting and facing, and cleaning.
- 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 corresponding training and meeting company requirements.
- Perform 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 to make deliveries when business needs dictate, subject to company driving eligibility requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive wages and paid time off.
- Stock Purchase Plan.
- 401(k) with employer contributions starting day one.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Optional flexible spending account (FSA).
- Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs.
- Tuition Educational Assistance Programs.
- Opportunities for career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
