Parts Wholesale Associate

Ken Garff Automotive Group • Ankeny, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Dewey Ford, a Ken Garff Automotive Dealership, is currently looking for a talented Automotive Parts Wholesale Associate that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, integrity, growth, humility, and teamwork. As a group, we aim to become the most esteemed automotive group by treating people R.I.G.H.T and creating lifetime customers!

Requirements

• 2 or more years of experience selling wholesale parts in the automotive industry
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Strong level of professionalism and sincere desire to serve the customer
• Must be minimum 18 years old
• High School diploma or equivalent
• A valid in-state driver's license and a good driving record, per company standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer skills

Responsibilities

• List and price all sales orders
• Report lost sales each day to Parts Secretary
• Secure agreement/purchase order from qualified wholesale customer covering cost, transportation method, and payment with special attention given to first-time or occasional buyers
• Obtain authorization from customer if original agreement changes; delivery date, transportation cost or availability
• Enter all wholesale orders into order processing and delivery system in the order in which they are received
• Provide necessary information for special and emergency orders to Parts Secretary
• Maintain back order file
• Notify all special-order customers upon arrival of parts
• Complete a written purchase order for all outside parts and services and obtain management approval
• Ensure customer understand dealerships policy on returns, damage, over ship, shortage, and credit
• Maintain catalogs, technical bulletins, and price schedules as requested
• Respond to telephone in accordance to dealership policy
• Contact assigned customer list weekly, providing follow-up and solicitation of new business
• Read and understand all federal, state, and local regulations regarding wholesale part sales
• Operate and maintain dealership owned equipment in a manner consistent with dealership policy

Benefits

• Paid training
• Real career growth
• Competitive compensation package
• Great people with a great culture
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
• Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)
• Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!

What This Job Offers

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