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Genuine Parts Company

Distributes automotive and industrial replacement parts

Customer Service Representative

Account ExecutiveConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNashville, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Typically requires a high school diploma or GED and zero to three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
  • Reliability, organization, and attention to detail are required.
  • Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills are required.
  • Ability to multitask and time-management skills are required.
  • Moderate computer skills are required, including information processing, communicating internally and externally via email, using business systems, and searching for products on the internet.

Responsibilities

  • Accurately fulfill customer orders and manage incoming customer calls under close supervision.
  • Respond to basic customer inquiries regarding products, provide quotes, and handle order entry.
  • Place customer orders by telephone, fax, email, electronic methods, or walk-in counter sales.
  • Influence gross profit through negotiating sale and purchase prices within specified parameters.
  • Adjust non-contract customer pricing to meet customer demands based on competition while maximizing profit, as needed.
  • Build customer relationships to drive repeat business and improve processes.
  • Order items to maintain appropriate inventory levels for customers.
  • Place orders without approval up to $5,000 per line and $10,000 per purchase order, as permitted.
  • Source products from branch, distribution center, or supplier inventory.
  • Determine the most cost-effective shipping method for customer orders.
  • Partner with Account Representatives to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Expedite backorders and, as needed, pull inventory and prepare orders for shipment to customers.
  • Handle customer returns, as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Product knowledge is preferred.

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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