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O'Reilly Auto Parts

Automotive parts retailer with nationwide stores

Paint Specialist

Retail SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTuscaloosa, AL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to quickly match alphanumeric sequences.
  • Ability to provide friendly and professional customer service.
  • Ability to multitask while handling customers by phone and in the store simultaneously.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain relationships with PBE customers to support consistent and profitable sales growth.
  • Look up color formulas and mix custom original equipment manufacturer colors.
  • Provide technical assistance and use PBE sales tools to serve retail and professional customers.
  • Work with the Store Manager to set and achieve PBE sales goals.
  • Develop strong relationships with retail and professional PBE customers.
  • Provide color-matching expertise and paint product-selection advice.
  • Identify original equipment manufacturer paint codes, enter formulas into the formula retrieval computer, and mix and tint paint according to paint manufacturer specifications.
  • Use color-matching tools, including ColorNet, Paint Manager, variant decks, and spectrophotometers.
  • Maintain the mixing room, scales, mixing machines, and paint counter in a clean and safe condition.
  • Manage PBE inventory, including receiving and stocking products, completing monthly cycle counts, and working with the Store Manager to add new products and remove obsolete inventory.
  • Implement a weekly call schedule and call summary for Store Manager review and monthly submission to the District Manager.
  • Coordinate with the Installer Service Specialist to route Delivery Specialists for effective service and efficiency.
  • Follow and promote company customer-service programs, including Hi-5, Low Price Guarantee, Dialing for Dollars, and Related Selling.
  • Gather information from PBE customers for labor claims or PBE warranties.
  • Assist and train store team members on PBE sales and technical questions.
  • Maintain relationships with contracted PBE customers and report contract status or issues to the Store Manager, Territory Sales Manager, and Regional Field Sales Manager/PBE Senior Representative when needed.
  • Keep current with PBE industry news, processes, products, and applicable Environmental Protection Agency and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Promote current PBE sales tools to customers, including Shop Specials, Tool Box, Hot Sheet, and Product Announcements.
  • Work with the Store Manager to ensure professional PBE customers have accurate market pricing while maximizing profits and remaining competitive.
  • Greet walk-in customers promptly and courteously and assist with merchandise selection.
  • Complete required FastTrack training modules relevant to the position.
  • Accept cash and checks, make change, process credit-card transactions, and use card and check readers for each transaction.
  • Accept returned merchandise for credit in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Handle customer complaints in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Assist with daily image-maker tasks and planogram updates, including stocking, facing, and cleaning.
  • Perform clerical tasks, including preparing new and warranty merchandise returns, assisting with monthly stock adjustments, and daily paperwork.
  • Work with Territory Sales Managers as a team to provide service to professional PBE customers.

Desired Qualifications

  • Automotive paint and body knowledge or experience.
  • Technical schooling.
  • Fluency in multiple languages, with Spanish highly desired.

About the Company

O'Reilly Auto Parts

Automotive parts retailer with nationwide stores

O'Reilly Auto Parts runs a large network of auto parts retail stores and distribution centers, selling automotive parts and supplies to retail customers and professional installers. It stocks a wide range of parts and related items and helps customers choose the right parts with knowledgeable staff and efficient service. The company differentiates itself through its nationwide store footprint, emphasis on customer service, and a culture focused on growth and development, aiming to be the dominant supplier in its markets by offering the best price, quality, and service. Its goal is to become the leading auto parts supplier in its market areas by delivering strong prices, quality parts, and high levels of service.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Springfield, IL
Founded
1957

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