Automotive Parts Counter Specialist - Volkswagen of Columbus

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 

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