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Genuine Parts Company

Distributes automotive and industrial replacement parts

Parts Professional

Retail SalesUpdated on Nov 3
Full-timePaso Robles, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Establish and maintain good customer relations by providing courteous, efficient, and professional service.
  • Be functionally literate and accurately and rapidly recognize part numbers and line codes to ensure proper parts selection and delivery.
  • Be ASE Parts Specialist (automotive) certified.
  • Have working knowledge of the part of the city the store serves and be able to operate a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission.
  • Be able to work retail hours at any store location as assigned by management.

Responsibilities

  • Provide prompt and courteous service to customers by telephone, in the store, and in dealer shops.
  • Look up parts applications in catalogs or the point-of-sale system and process customer orders accurately, efficiently, and courteously.
  • Assist and advise customers on how to meet their needs, including addressing technical questions and problems.
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of products, performance standards, warranties, sales programs, and operating policies, and serve as a resource to other store personnel.
  • Implement sales practices such as greeting customers, demonstrating product knowledge, and quickly understanding customer needs.
  • Maintain customer satisfaction by serving customers, securing the right parts, and resolving customer issues.
  • Maintain a professional attitude, conduct, and appearance.
  • Maintain point-of-sale computer abilities by learning and applying the catalog and system, practicing asset security and loss-prevention controls, and understanding store pricing methods.
  • Provide sales support by processing salespersons’ stock orders, reporting overages, shortages, and damaged merchandise, and maintaining the appearance of the store and displays.
  • Participate in training as needed and required.
  • Perform other associated tasks as assigned by management.

Desired Qualifications

  • Be capable of operating the TAMS point-of-sale system and cataloging.
  • Be able to use an adding machine and process cash, check, and credit-card transactions.
  • Be visually capable of recognizing and distinguishing letters and numbers and remembering their sequence.
  • Be able to stand and walk for an entire assigned work shift.
  • Be capable of lifting and moving parts and boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
  • Be able to repeatedly bend or stoop to floor-level shelves and reach upper shelves (ten feet) using a stool or ladder when necessary.
  • Be able to move engine blocks, core barrels, and other heavy equipment using aids designed to move such items, including hand trucks, barrel dollies, and hydraulic lifts.

About the Company

Genuine Parts Company

Distributes automotive and industrial replacement parts

Genuine Parts Company is a global distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts, organized into two main segments: Automotive Parts Group and Industrial Parts Group. It sells high-quality replacement parts and value-added solutions through a network of over 10,700 locations across 17 countries, serving automotive repair shops, industrial manufacturers, and other service providers. Parts and solutions are delivered via its extensive distribution network, built on strong supplier relationships, and revenue comes from the sale of parts and related services. The company’s scale and multi-country presence differentiate it from competitors, enabling it to meet a wide range of customer needs. Its goal is to provide reliable replacement parts and related services worldwide by leveraging its large distribution footprint and supplier partnerships.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Founded
1925

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