Job description

Baxter Auto Parts has recently remodeled all showrooms and continues to improve inventory and store appearance. We need ambitious Auto Parts Specialists that are responsible for growing the sales of automotive parts and related lines.

An Auto Parts Specialist at Baxter Auto Parts is responsible for:

• Having a passion for serving our customers and offering superior service to every customer, every day
• Being actively engaged in our business and bringing their best to work every day
• Being committed to improving themselves, their fellow Team Members and our company
• Working to exceed their individual and store targets every day
• Offer a superior shopping experience to every customer, both DIY and commercial.

Key Focus Areas

• Providing Legendary Customer Service
• Executing on daily, weekly and period goals to drive profitable retail growth

Essential Job Skills needed to be a Successful Auto Parts Specialist include ability to:

• Work with General Manager to produce a consistently winning store
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Build strong relationships (team, customers, peers, Store Support Center Team Members and supervisor)
• Transfer parts knowledge to all store team members to help increase the stores product knowledge and sales
• Ability to effectively plan, delegate and hold others accountable for their individual and store results.
• Effectively execute all key tasks, critical to supporting our 4 key strategies (Transform DIY, Accelerate Commercial, Availability and Service Excellence), including attachment selling, selling premium parts, etc.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and create a superior customer experience for each customer by promptly greeting them and helping them locate the right merchandise for their project
• Maintain and develop a comprehensive product knowledge
• Maintain an awareness of and achieve maximum results on all promotions and advertisements
• Execute merchandise moves, stocking and display with high housekeeping standards
• Participate in inventories and periodic cycle counts
• Ring sales at register and provide prompt and expedient service
• Build customer loyalty and aid customers in locating the right merchandise for their project
• Use computers accurately and effectively
• Work well in a diverse, fast-paced and results-oriented retail environment
• Produce consistently high sales averages
• Manage time effectively
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills
• Be punctual and at work as scheduled

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for working with the General Manager to lead the store team and grow the retail & commercial business in conformity with the company’s strategies and core values
• Maintains rapport with current retail customers in order to keep abreast of their needs
• Consistently provides professional, courteous and prompt customer service to both retail and commercial customers, utilizing parts experience and knowledge to insure complete customer satisfaction
• Delegates or completes the marking and storing of parts in stockroom according to prearranged system
• Assists in managing inventory and the appearance of Parts Department
• Completes all required training materials, attends all scheduled company meetings, and meets or exceed all assigned sales goals or quotas
• Utilizes a strong knowledge of automotive systems, categories of merchandise, warranties, and Company Policies to make recommendations and suggestions to customers to gain their confidence and business
• Thorough understanding of automotive principles and the ability to diagnose problems and recommend solutions
• Performs other assigned store duties that include, but are not limited to, stocking, cleaning, sales, customer service, cashiering, truck loading/unloading, delivering, and inventory management
• Demonstrating an eagerness to be a team player and assist in other functions as assigned by the store management team

Career Requirements

Retail Parts Pro Prior Experience that sets a Professional Sales Associate up for Greater Success

• 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience is preferred
• History of successful job performance
• Working knowledge of automotive systems
• Diagnostic ability to include: internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronic, exhaust, and all other related systems for an automobile
• ASE certification preferred, but not required
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and highly dynamic work environment
• Must possess good verbal communications skills, including good salesmanship abilities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Auto Parts: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• ASE Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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