Parts Specialist-1

O'Reilly Auto Parts • Splendora, TX

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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 assisting customers in person and by phone, handling transactions and returns, maintaining merchandise and store presentation, and carrying out daily operational tasks. After completing required training and meeting company requirements, the specialist may operate store test equipment and perform certain in-store vehicle services where permitted by law. The position may occasionally involve driving a delivery vehicle when business needs require it, subject to company driving eligibility requirements.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. O’Reilly Auto Parts describes a promote-from-within philosophy and offers opportunities for career growth. The company is an equal opportunity employer and may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Ability to quickly match alphanumeric sequences.
• Ability to provide outstanding, friendly, and professional customer service.
• Ability to multitask while handling customers on the 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.
• 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 retail and walk-in customers promptly and courteously, and help them select merchandise.
• Assist managers and installer service specialists with professional customers as needed and directed.
• Complete company training relevant to the position.
• Serve customers calling the store by answering calls according to company policy, looking up parts and prices accurately, recommending premium and related items, and offering the Low-Price Guarantee.
• Accurately maintain and secure the cash drawer; accept cash and checks, make change, and process credit card transactions.
• Process exchanges and returns for credit in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• 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 a brake lathe and other store test equipment after completing corresponding training and meeting company requirements.
• Perform in-store 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, provided driving eligibility requirements are met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and paid time off.
• Stock purchase plan and 401(k) with employer contributions starting day one.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with an optional flexible spending account (FSA).
• Team member health and wellbeing programs.
• Tuition educational assistance programs.
• Opportunities for career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed