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With this position you will be doing some parts manager duties and also assisting at the parts counter to look up and sell agriculture parts to walk-in and phone-in customers and internally for the ...

Parts Counterperson

Merriam, KS · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

... Management System, follow-up on special orders, tag, store and process warranty parts, assist in conducting inventory cycle counts and keep inventory area, parts counter and retail area/displays ...

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What does a parts counter manager do?

A Parts Counter Manager oversees the operations of the parts counter in automotive dealerships or repair facilities. They are responsible for managing inventory, supervising staff, assisting customers with parts inquiries and sales, and ensuring the availability of necessary parts for repairs. The role also includes maintaining records, ordering new inventory, and providing excellent customer service. Parts Counter Managers play a key role in ensuring efficient service and supporting the service department's needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a parts counter manager?

To thrive as a Parts Counter Manager, you need in-depth knowledge of automotive parts, inventory management, and sales processes, typically supported by experience in automotive retail or a related field. Familiarity with parts catalog software, inventory tracking systems, and point-of-sale (POS) platforms is essential. Strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and leadership abilities help you excel in managing staff and resolving client issues. These skills ensure efficient operations, accurate inventory control, and high customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

How does a parts counter manager collaborate with other departments to ensure efficient inventory management?

A Parts Counter Manager works closely with service technicians, sales teams, and warehouse staff to maintain accurate inventory levels and ensure the timely availability of parts. This collaboration involves regular communication to track high-demand items, quickly address shortages, and coordinate special orders. By fostering strong interdepartmental relationships, the manager can streamline parts procurement, minimize downtime for service jobs, and improve overall customer satisfaction.

How much does a parts counter manager get paid?

A parts counter manager typically earns between $40,000 and $65,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the size of the organization. They often oversee inventory, customer service, and sales in automotive or equipment parts environments, requiring strong communication and organizational skills.

What are the most commonly searched types of Parts Counter jobs in Kansas?

The most popular types of Parts Counter jobs in Kansas are:

What cities in Kansas are hiring for Parts Counter Manager jobs?

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Job description

We are so excited you are interested in our Parts Counter Sales opportunity!

Premier Truck Group is proud to be an essential business throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, allowing for the sustained employment of our employees while keeping health and safety a top priority. We continually re-evaluate and improve procedures on an on-going basis to ensure we are up to date with practices that support today’s changing environment.

Winners Work Here!

Premier Truck Group is proud of the diversity that comprises our winning team. We see the equality and inclusiveness amongst our team members as our ultimate tool in moving our organization and industry forward.

Who is Premier Truck Group?

Premier Truck Group is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with nearly 40 locations throughout the US and Canada, making it the largest Freightliner dealer group in North America.  We offer a premium selection of new Freightliner and Western Star commercial vehicles, a large selection of previously owned commercial trucks, and a full suite of parts, maintenance, and repair services. When you build your career here, you make a commitment to being the very best in the business. We are the pre-eminent group of Freightliner truck dealerships in the nation with serious plans for the future and we want you to be a part of it.

Why Join Our Winning Team?

When you join our team, you’re rewarded with the opportunity work for an organization that provides opportunities for career growth and advancement, tailored to individual performance, experience and interests, along with a fully comprehensive benefits package including:

Employee Discounts

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

401k Plan with Employer Match

Training

Work-Life Balance

Here are some quick insights into this opportunity. We would love to discuss it with you in more detail!

Parts Counter Sales Responsibilities:

  • Assists all “self-service” retails customers in accurately selecting required parts, suggest companion requirements, offer specials, and ensures that the customer is exposed to all available options and alternatives
  • Retrieves (pulls) purchased parts from inventory or if the requested parts are not in inventory determines availability, prepare parts requisition, and submit order as required.
  • Keeps accurate records of special order parts
  • Answers phone calls, providing price quotes and other information to customers
  • Takes phone orders, following all procedures and completing all required documentation
  • Assists outside sales representatives with their orders
  • Processes orders for daily shipment, delivery, or pick-up at counter
  • Receives and ships parts in accordance with company policies
  • Verifies “will call” and “back-order” files and return to vendors, or re-stocks items not required
  • Assists service drive employees in selecting parts needed for repairs in process
  • Orders parts not in stock for required repairs in accordance with company policies
  • Follows up on special ordered items and notifies service drive employees when received
  • Obtains credit authorization as required and in accordance with company policies
  • Ensures all cash, credit, charge, purchase order, invoice and tax exempt sales are processes in accordance with company policies
  • Issues credit for parts returned, in accordance with company policies.
  • Displays parts attractively to generate sales
  • Replenishes assigned inventory daily
  • Maintains inventory on shelves and in bins by reporting items needing to be reordered, identifying any discrepancies in stock levels, and returning unsold items to stock
  • Advises Parts Manager of any inventory discrepancies and if areas of the department are not in satisfactory condition
  • Assists in maintaining a balanced inventory consistent with the requirements of the service department, body shop, wholesale accounts, and the “self-service” customer
  • Provides recommendation on pricing parameters in each category that generate sufficient gross profit to produce a satisfactory profit while maintaining customer loyalty
  • Assists in inventory control to achieve maximum turnover in accordance with goals
  • Monitors and makes recommendation on how to adjusts inventory to minimize obsolescence of parts in inventory
  • Ensures that all parts are tagged so that the dealership recovers credit from the factory
  • Conducts inventory control activities and audits as directed by Supervisors
  • Ensures that the same high quality level of service provided to outside customers is also provided to internal dealership customers.
  • Works with service drive employee to ensure turnaround of parts needed for jobs
  • Maintains delivery vehicles for delivery program
  • Delivers parts as requested
  • Follows up on customer concerns and complaints promptly
  • Escalates any complaints to Parts Department Manager as needed
  • Establishes and maintains good working relationships with other service drive departments and the sales department
  • Establishes and maintains good working relationships with “self-service” retail customers and wholesale customers to encourage repeat and referral business
  • Completes all documents, forms and reports in accordance with company policy
  • Uses proper safety equipment and acts in accordance with company policies, local, state and federal regulations
  • Keeps abreast of new equipment and tools available and recommends purchases
  • Ensures that the work areas and customer waiting area are kept clean
  • Follows all attendance and punctuality standards and adheres to timekeeping standards
  • Follows the Company Code of Business Ethics and Conduct
  • Understands and follows all work rules and follows lawful directions from Supervisors
  • Upholds the company’s non-disclosure and confidentiality policies and agreements
  • Maintains a professional appearance for self in accordance with company policy
  • Attends pertinent training on request
  • Attends company meetings as required
  • Other duties as assigned

Parts Counter Sales Requirements:

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations that affect parts department including but not limited to hazardous waste disposal, emergency response, safe driving and OSHA Right-to-Know
  • Ability to ensure use proper safety equipment
  • Computer proficiency
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written with the ability to effectively communicate via face-to-face, phone, or by other means of communication
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Ability to process data and organize it for management analysis
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions
  • Ability to understand and follow work rules and procedures
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
  • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
  • Ability to interact well with others and be a positive influence on morale of department, dealership and organization

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*Premier Truck Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer*