Counter Sales Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, TEC has 30+ locations from Seattle to San Diego to the Midwest, serving thousands of customers across Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota.

TEC Equipment features Mack and Volvo heavy-duty trucks, Hino and Isuzu medium duty trucks, Stoughton trailers and Cottrell auto transport trailers. We offer a large and desirable inventory of new Mack and Volvo heavy-duty trucks and all makes of used trucks. Our full-service line-up also features quality parts, state-of-the-art service, collision centers and fuel, leasing/rental, financing, and insurance. Our locations are authorized service centers for Mack, Volvo, Cummins, Meritor, Eaton and Fuller warranties. TEC truly offers the convenience of one-stop shopping for all trucking-related needs.

Our Parts Department has an opportunity for a Counter Sales Associate to join our team. In this position, you will sell parts to all available customers, find new opportunities for sales by seeking to understand each customer’s challenges and needs, and create valued customer relationships.  Sales are completed over the counter, through the shop (Service Department), or on the phone. Creating valued customer relationships is dependent on embodying TEC Equipment’s value proposition throughout all customer interactions. Your top priority will be to create a seamless experience for our customers between the Warehouse, Parts Department, and Service Department.

• Assist Service Technicians in selecting parts needed for repairs in process and ensure that Technicians submit a Parts Requisition before charging out the parts; file requisition copy with repair order.
• Maintain a constant flow of parts to the service department in order to keep Technicians on the floor working.
• Occasionally assist walk-in customers in selecting required parts & suggesting companion parts/add-ons and offer specials to ensure customer is exposed to the full product line.
• Safely pull purchased parts from stock in a timely and accurate manner.
• Determine availability of parts that are not in stock, submit an emergency order if needed by customer.
• Answer phone calls before three rings & provide price quotes and other requested or applicable information as well as looking for opportunities to learn more about the customer.
• Notify Shop Foreman and customer immediately when ordered parts arrive; keep supervisor updated on any delays so customer is aware of the estimated arrival time
• Set up orders for daily shipment, delivery, and/or pick-up.
• Assist Service Technicians in selecting parts needed for repairs in process and ensure that Technicians submit a Parts Requisition before charging out the parts; file requisition copy with repair order.
• Maintain a constant flow of parts to the service department in order to keep Technicians on the floor working.
• Verify “will call” and “back order” files weekly and return to vendors or restock items as directed.

• Prior customer service experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in truck/automotive parts counter sales.
• Valid driver's license and able to meet insurance requirements
• Forklift experience and ability to become forklift certified by TEC Equipment is preferred.
• Ability to maintain predictable and reliable attendance and work in a safe and alert manner.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple requests and responsibilities effectively and timely.

TEC provides our employees and their families with a full menu of health, wellness, and retirement benefits.

New hires are eligible to participate in TEC Equipment’s comprehensive benefits plan the first of the month following your date of hire.

• Choice of two comprehensive medical plan options that include prescription drug coverage
• Choice of two dental plans that cover preventative and diagnostic care, basic and major services, and orthodontia for children
• Vision care, discounted hearing exams, and hearing aids
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Seven paid holidays, vacation accrual of at least 48 hours per year, and paid sick

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all applicable screenings.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.