The year was 1979 when the Southern Auto Group opened its first location in the Hampton Roads area. Today, this massive conglomerate has grown into 16 core dealerships located in Chesapeake, Newport News, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach. There are 15 new car brands that include: Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Trucks, FIAT, Alfa Romeo, Chevrolet, Ford, Buick, GMC, Kia, Volkswagen, Nissan, Hyundai, and Acura. Plus, state-of-the-art Collision Centers, a Pre-owned Car and Truck Liquidation Outlet, and over 700 employees on its payroll.

Due to a consistent increase in business, the dealerships are always looking for qualified candidates to fill a variety of positions. In addition to the vast opportunities we have available, you will find that management encourages and promotes advancement opportunities within each dealership.

Take advantage of this opportunity to work for one of the Largest Auto Groups in Hampton Roads!

Discover more about our organization at DrivingSouthern.com. Or check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SouthernAutoGroup.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

Do you always feel like everything has a specific place? Have you always been able to locate items faster than others? Are you able to identify an object by its location and serial number? It couldn't get any easier than this, so go ahead and apply! 

Our Part Specialist is extremely knowledgeable about automotive parts and accessories and can accurately answer questions and satisfy customer requirements in person or on the phone. He/she locates automotive parts within the current inventory or from other sources (such as the internet, vendors, other dealerships, etc.) and arranges for delivery and installation. 

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and some experience with automotive parts and accessories. Candidates must have a pleasant and courteous personality, strong customer service and organizational skills, strong phone and computer skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Locates accessories or parts and arranges for installation
• Monitors parts, inventory, and maintains the storage area to remain in good condition
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all vehicles, accessories, and promotions
• Maintains accurate documentation of all transactions
• Provides timely and accurate reports as required 
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Automotive parts & accessories experience preferred
• Working knowledge of the industry
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Helpful attitude and friendly demeanor
• Highly professional and dependable
• Strong computer and internet skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

This is an in-person position and your attendance is required to maintain employment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Health Insurance 
• Health Savings Account
• Medical GAP Insurance
• Dental
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - John Hancock
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Birthday Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employer Paid Basic Life & AD&D Benefit
• Short Term and Long Term Disability (Voluntary Benefit)
• Accident Solution Plan (Voluntary Benefit)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Benefit)
• Cancer Protection Insurance (Voluntary Benefit)
• MASA Medical Transport Solutions (Voluntary Benefit)
• Employee Car Buying Program 
• Direct Deposit