What are the responsibilities and job description for the PARTS ASSOCIATE position at PRICE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP?
The Price Automotive Group is GROWING!! Our new location, Price Premier, is located in Lewes, DE. We are currently seeking a Parts Associate!
JOIN OUR TEAM
Price Automotive Group, a family owned and operated Delaware business since 1972, employs over 500 associates. At Price, we strive to create a positive and challenging workplace that promotes excellence and achievement, and we aim to deliver the very best experience possible to our customers. We are looking for dedicated and motivated professionals who share that same passion to join our team.
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER
- Competitive compensation with uncapped earning potential
- Comprehensive benefits program, including health care options (medical, dental and vision), 401k savings and retirement plan, and paid time off.
- Employee rewards and recognition programs.
- Training, resources and opportunities for career growth and advancement, tailored to individual performance, experience and interests.
- Values-driven culture built on integrity, professionalism, excellence, and teamwork.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Genuine interest in providing an exceptional customer experience.
- Friendliness, enthusiasm, reliability, with a positive "team-player" attitude.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Strong work-ethic with the ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
WHAT YOU CAN BRING TO THE TABLE
- Commitment: Ensure our customers have a world-class experience.
- Excellence: Provide an unparalleled level of knowledge, expertise, and authenticity to help customers.
- Growth Mindset: Strive to grow the dealership, your department, and your career by achieving monthly goals.
- Initiative: Bring new and innovative ideas to the department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Assist with all aspects of the Parts Manager position to include:
- Strive to achieve goals and objectives for the department
- Monitor and adjust inventory to minimize obsolescence.
- Maintain a positive attitude for the department.
- Maintain a clean and well-organized parts department.
- Strive for harmony and teamwork with all other departments.
- Work with the Service Manager to ensure a timely turnaround of parts needed for internal jobs.
- Attend managers' meetings.
- Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations that may affect parts sales.
- Hire, train, motivate, counsel, and monitor the performance of all parts department staff.
- Direct and schedule the activities of all parts department employees.
- Provide technical assistance to parts department employees.
- Conduct meetings with parts department employees to discuss activities and problems of mutual interest and to develop strategies for a more efficient operation.
- Develop, enforce, and monitor guidelines for working with customers to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.
- Handle customer complaints immediately and according to the dealership's guidelines.
- Work with A/R and A/P staff reconciling issues with vendors and customers.
- Maintain purchasing policies including purchase orders, inventory guide figures and order codes
- Prepare and administer an annual operating budget for the parts department
- Monitor parts department employees’ payroll records and work schedules
- Enforce and monitor guidelines for working with customers to ensure maximum customer satisfaction
- Utilize a pricing policy that balances volume, customer loyalty, and the cost of doing business
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of Parts experience within a dealership
- Excellent communication and managerial skills.
- Ability to operate the department profitably within dealership guidelines.
- Professional personal appearance.
APPLY WITH US!
If you are ready for a rewarding career with competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities to excel and advance, consider joining us on the Price Automotive Group team. Our interview process typically includes a phone interview, several in-person interviews, background check, reference check, driving record review and a drug screen. Be a part of the best customer experience team in the automotive industry... apply with us today!
Price Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. All applicants must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.