Retail Service Specialist

O'Reilly Auto Parts • Bluffton, SC

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About The Position

The Retail Service Specialist supports the Store Manager and Assistant Managers in sales, customer service, store appearance, and store operations. The role also assumes shift management responsibilities when an Assistant Manager or Store Manager is absent. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

The position leads store team members in delivering excellent service to retail and professional customers and oversees customer-service execution on the showroom floor. It also helps ensure that customer transactions, merchandise processing, communication, scheduling, security, and opening and closing procedures follow company policies.

O’Reilly Auto Parts describes its organization as having a record of growth and stability and a promote-from-within philosophy that encourages career growth.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to obtain RSS Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Retail sales experience, preferably in auto parts.
• Automotive systems and repair knowledge.
• ASE Certification.
• Fluency in multiple languages; Spanish is highly desired.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead store team members in providing excellent customer service to retail and professional customers.
• Supervise customer-service levels on the retail showroom, including team member execution of customer-service programs such as Related sales, Hi5, Rock the Call, Never Say No, and Rock the Lot.
• Ensure the telephone is answered according to company policy.
• Ensure buy online/ship to store orders, hub and store-to-store transfers, and DC add orders are processed in a timely manner, and contact customers about shipment arrivals as needed.
• Ensure special orders and outside purchases are handled efficiently and according to procedure, using the electronic outside purchase order ledger.
• Ensure retail customer returns and exchanges are handled efficiently and courteously; issue accurate refunds using the correct payment methods; and process or stage returned merchandise correctly in the returns area.
• Ensure all merchandise, including core charges and warranties, is invoiced before it leaves the store.
• Ensure Zipline messages are communicated and Image Maker and merchandising tasks are delegated and completed as assigned.
• Ensure team members follow the posted work schedule, obtain management approval for changes or deviations, and clock in and out according to company policy.
• Perform store opening and closing duties, including day-end procedures; verifying and securing money and deposits; preparing bank deposits as needed; ensuring night security lights are on; locking doors and securing the building; arming or disarming security alarms; and checking, securing, and locking delivery vehicles parked in the designated secure area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and paid time off.
• Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with employer contributions starting on day one.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with an optional flexible spending account (FSA).
• Team Member Health/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