Full-Time Store Counter Sales Rep

Automotive Parts Headquarters • Albert Lea, MN

3h • $15 - $18

About The Position

Auto Value is hiring a Store Counter Sales Representative to assist retail and commercial customers with automotive parts and related solutions. The role involves identifying parts using catalogs and lookup systems, providing recommendations, building customer relationships, supporting sales, and handling counter operations. The representative also assists with paint mixing and non-application parts requests, freight and inventory, deliveries, and keeping the store clean, organized, and safe. The position offers hands-on opportunities to develop automotive product knowledge through training and collaboration with teammates. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available; the listed schedule is Monday through Friday, with no nights or weekends.

Requirements

• Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to process transactions accurately and identify parts.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to learn, follow established procedures, and contribute to a team.
• Dependable, positive attitude and interest in helping customers.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive parts knowledge or experience in the automotive industry is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with point-of-sale systems and paper or digital parts catalogs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Use parts catalogs and lookup systems to identify products and provide recommendations.
• Provide friendly, knowledgeable service to retail and commercial customers and build customer relationships.
• Recommend related products, share promotions, and identify additional customer needs.
• Process sales and returns accurately, answer phone inquiries, and assist with customer pickups and commercial delivery coordination.
• Assist with paint mixing and non-application parts requests as needed.
• Receive and organize freight, label and stock inventory, assist with deliveries, and maintain a clean, organized, and safe store environment.
• Develop automotive product knowledge through hands-on experience, training, and collaboration with teammates.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees.
• Basic life insurance and long-term disability for eligible full-time employees.
• Voluntary life insurance and short-term disability for eligible full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Profit sharing.
• Paid time off (PTO) and safe and sick time.
• Employee discount.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

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