Full-Time

Store Parts Professional

Posted on 2/3/2025

Genuine Parts Company

Genuine Parts Company

1,001-5,000 employees

Distributes automotive and industrial replacement parts

Automotive & Transportation
Industrial & Manufacturing

Entry, Junior

Simpsonville, KY, USA

Category
Customer Success Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Customer Service

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • High School Diploma, or equivalent, required
  • Able to establish and maintain good relations with customers by providing courteous, efficient, and professional service
  • Be functionally literate and capable of understanding and recognizing part numbers and line codes to ensure proper selection and delivery of parts, including identifying sequences of numbers and letters accurately and rapidly
  • Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Enjoy working with people in a fast-paced setting; be competitive, yet have the ability to work calmly under pressure
  • Be ASE Parts Specialist (automotive) certified
  • Have a working knowledge of the part of the city the store services and be able to operate a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission
  • Able to work retail hours at any store location as assigned by management
Responsibilities
  • Provides prompt and courteous service to all customers over the telephone, in the store, or in the dealer’s shop
  • Looks up the parts application in catalogs or POS system
  • Processes orders for customers with a high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and courtesy
  • Assists and advises customers on how to best meet their needs, often dealing with questions and problems of a highly technical nature
  • Exhibits a thorough knowledge of products, performance standards, warranties, sales programs, and operating policies
  • Serves as a resource for advice to other store personnel
  • Implements appropriate sales practices such as greeting customers, demonstrating product knowledge, and ability to quickly understand customer’s needs
  • Maintains customer satisfaction by serving all customers, securing right part, and resolving customer issues
  • Demonstrates professional attitude, conduct, and appearance
  • Maintains POS computer abilities by learning and applying how to use catalog and system, practicing asset security/loss prevention controls, and understanding store’s pricing methods
  • Provides sales support functions by processing salespersons’ stock orders, reporting overages/shortages/damaged merchandise, and ensuring the good appearance of store and displays
  • Participates in training as needed and required
  • Perform all other associated tasks as assigned by management
Desired Qualifications
  • Capable of operating TAMS point-of-sale system and cataloging
  • Able to use the adding machine and process cash, check, and credit card transactions
  • Visually capable of recognizing and distinguishing letters and numbers and remembering their sequencing
  • Able to work on feet (stand and walk) for an entire assigned work shift
  • Capable of lifting and moving parts and boxes of up to 60 pounds
  • Able to repeatedly bend or stoop to floor-level shelves and able to reach upper shelves (ten feet) with use of stool or ladder when necessary
  • Able to move engine blocks, core barrels, and other heavy equipment with moving aids designed to move such items, including hand trucks, barrel dollies, hydraulic lifts, etc
Genuine Parts Company

Genuine Parts Company

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Genuine Parts Company distributes automotive and industrial replacement parts globally. It operates through two main segments: the Automotive Parts Group, which serves markets in North America and parts of Europe, and the Industrial Parts Group, catering primarily to North American and Australasian customers. The company has a vast network of over 10,700 locations in 17 countries and employs more than 60,000 people. Its business model emphasizes providing high-quality parts and value-added solutions to clients such as automotive repair shops and industrial manufacturers. Genuine Parts Company stands out from competitors due to its extensive distribution network and strong relationships with suppliers. The company's goal is to deliver reliable replacement parts and services to meet the diverse needs of its customers.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

1925

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What believers are saying

  • Growing EV market increases demand for electric vehicle parts.
  • E-commerce rise offers new distribution channels for automotive parts.
  • Expansion in emerging markets provides new opportunities for Genuine Parts Company.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from e-commerce platforms like Amazon could erode market share.
  • Supply chain vulnerabilities in Asia-Pacific may disrupt operations.
  • The rise of EVs poses a threat to traditional automotive parts business.

What makes Genuine Parts Company unique

  • Genuine Parts Company operates a vast network of over 10,700 locations globally.
  • The company offers value-added solutions alongside high-quality replacement parts.
  • Strong supplier relationships enhance Genuine Parts Company's extensive distribution capabilities.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Company News

MarketBeat
Dec 1st, 2024
CreativeOne Wealth LLC Invests $620,000 in Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC)

CreativeOne Wealth LLC invests $620,000 in Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC).

MarketBeat
Dec 1st, 2024
PEAK6 Investments LLC Invests $3.09 Million in Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC)

PEAK6 Investments LLC invests $3.09 million in Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC).

Aftermarket
Sep 22nd, 2024
GPC ASIA PACIFIC ACQUIRES APG

Genuine Parts Company (GPC) recently announced it has acquired Australian automotive collision repair parts company Auto Parts Group (APG), which it describes as "the country's leading independent supplier of genuine, certified and aftermarket automotive collision repair parts."

MarketBeat
Sep 19th, 2024
MQS Management LLC Invests $719,000 in Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC)

MQS Management LLC invests $719,000 in Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC).

Aftermarket News
Aug 19th, 2024
Genuine Parts Company Announces Officer Change

Genuine Parts Company (GPC) announced that Jenn Hulett joined GPC as executive vice president and chief people officer, effective August 19, 2024.

Defense World
Jun 26th, 2024
RFG Advisory LLC Invests $225,000 in Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC)

RFG Advisory LLC invests $225,000 in Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC).

Yahoo Finance
May 29th, 2024
Altor Locks Partners With Genuine Parts Company to Distribute the ICON Trailer Lock

Altor Locks partners with Genuine Parts Company to distribute the ICON Trailer Lock.

PR Newswire
May 16th, 2024
Billtrust Announces 2024 Trailblazer Award Winners

Calvin Mathis of Genuine Parts Company received the Hall of Fame award posthumously.

Defense World
May 14th, 2024
Versor Investments LP Makes New Investment in Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC)

Versor Investments LP makes new investment in Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC).

Defense World
May 5th, 2024
Choreo LLC Invests $205,000 in Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC)

Choreo LLC invests $205,000 in Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC).

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