What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parts Counter Specialist - Volkswagen of Columbus position at Germain Automotive?
Job Description:
The parts counter representative sells automotive parts by taking and clarifying customer orders; retrieving and selling new and replacement automotive parts; receiving and recording new parts inventory; maintaining parts databases; maintaining safe and secure environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Takes customer orders by listening to and clarifying requests; identifying automotive parts; offering and explaining alternative solutions.
- Completes sales by entering purchased items into sales/inventory system; obtaining payment; adding purchase to credit account; issuing sales receipts.
- Maintains parts inventory by verifying supplies; placing orders when order-points are reached.
- Stocks items by unpacking, arranging, and placing items in bins and on shelves; adjusting inventory system.
- Receives returned items by inspecting items; returning payment; issuing credit; re-packing and re-shelving items; returning damaged items to supplier.
- Maintains safe and secure environment by following safety and security standards and procedures; complying with codes.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading about new products.
- Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Benefits Overview: BENEFITS ELIGIBLE FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT
Germain Automotive Partnership offers competitive wages depending on skills and motivation. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Paid time off (Accrued after 90 days)
- Employee Discounts
Qualifications:
Job Requirements:
Data Entry Skills, Telephone Skills, Customer Service, Verbal Communication, Selling to Customer Needs, Product Knowledge, Inventory Control, Vendor Relationships, Equipment Maintenance, Lifting, Job Knowledge
- Professional dress in a neat and business-like manner.
- Prior auto sales experience is not required but may be a plus.
- Bilingualism is not required but can be helpful.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- Ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background check, drug test and motor vehicle report is required