Store Counter Sales (Part Time)

Genuine Parts Company • Richmond, VA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

As a NAPA Counter Sales associate, you are considered the "face of the retail store" and the primary contact for customers seeking automotive needs. While not requiring engine rebuilding skills, a background and knowledge of automotive parts is essential. This role offers opportunities for a career as a Parts Specialist, full/part-time work, or a stepping stone to other careers within the company.

Requirements

• Genuinely enjoy helping our retail and wholesale customers with their auto parts and service questions
• Have gained your parts experience by working the automotive industry or have gained your experience tinkering with/repairing cars & trucks through the year
• You are willing to learn all things automotive if you don’t have the background in automotive parts.
• Want to join a team where you can learn and grow your career – the opportunities are endless!
• Valid Driver’s License
• Previous experience in a parts store or automotive industry or at least a willingness to learn all things auto parts.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Technical or Trade school courses or degree.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Love fast paced retail environments
• Great listening skills and empathy for customers

Nice To Haves

• Background and/or passion for automotive industry, heavy equipment, farm industry, diesel, marine, or dealership.
• Experience in a parts store, auction, retail store, auto body/collision
• Knowledge of cataloging AND/OR inventory management systems, a plus
• Entirely customer-centric (external/internal)
• ASE Certifications

Responsibilities

• Provide auto parts answers and solutions for our retail and wholesale customers in person at the counter/over the phone
• Use your parts knowledge to assist other NAPA team members answer questions for customers
• Providing outstanding customer care and interactions with everyone who comes into our NAPA Store!
• Bring customer focus and high energy to our fast-paced stores
• Welcome retail customers into our retail stores and engage to provide a positive consumer experience
• Use technology (computer), cash register, telephone, and paper catalog system

Benefits

• Awesome people and brand
• Competitive Pay
• Outstanding health benefits and 401K
• Stable company. Fortune 200 with a “family” feel
• A Culture of promotion from within, using your creativity, finding solutions/fixes, and where no 2 days or career paths are the same!
• Great training, and ongoing development with support from multiple leaders/your team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees