Parts Sales Representative -Inside

Description

PARTS SALES REPRESENTATIVE- INSIDE Swing Shift

Hours:  11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Monday-Friday

Summary

The primary function of the Parts Sales Representative - Inside is to assist customers in finding the appropriate parts for their trucks, both in person and by telephone. Work with customers, mechanics, and peers to identify accessories and order parts for repairs, enhancements, or the vehicle's overall needs. Assist in stocking and organizing the showroom floor as necessary.

Key Responsibilities

•  Maintain customer goodwill by greeting and acknowledging all customers they come into contact with, and offering assistance.
•  Answer the telephone within 3 rings or fewer, use the proper greeting, and offer to assist the customer with the inquiry. 
•  Suggest additional products and/or services to repair the problem and meet the customer’s needs.
•  When working the parts counter, follow the dealership's prescribed cash, credit, and check processing procedures.
•  Processes cores warranties. 
•  Follow up on shortages and expedite by reporting to the Parts Manager.
•  Be knowledgeable in product merchandising.
•  Attend training as prescribed by management to maintain proficiency in the job description.
•  Provide service technicians with parts as required.
•  Maintain the retail sales floor and displays to meet or exceed the dealership standards.
•  Performs other tasks as assigned by Parts Manager.

Qualifications

•  Strong customer service and communication skills.
•  Ability to research and process orders efficiently.
•  Computer proficiency in order processing. 
•  Working hours: The individual may be required to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, or extended hours based on the needs of the business.

 Business Skills

Candidate demonstrating a strong set of business skills listed below.

•  Personal Accountability - Being answerable for personal actions.
•  Problem Solving - Defining, analyzing, and diagnosing key components of a problem to formulate a solution.
•  Flexibility - Readily modifying, responding, and adapting to change with minimal resistance.
•  Teamwork - Cooperating with others to meet objectives.
•  Diplomacy - Effectively and tactfully handling difficult or sensitive issues.
•  Customer Focus - Anticipating, meeting, and/or exceeding customer needs, wants, and expectations.
•  Interpersonal Skills - Effectively communicating, building rapport, and relating well to all kinds of people.

Behaviors

The candidate needs to have the following behaviors for superior job performance.

•  Interaction - The job requires frequent communication and engagement with others.
•  People-Oriented - The job requires building rapport with a wide range of individuals.
•  Customer-Oriented - The job requires identifying and fulfilling customer expectations.
•  Versatile - The job requires adapting to a range of situations with ease.
•  Frequent Change - The job requires rapid task-switching.
•  Urgency - The job requires decisiveness, quick response, and fast action.
•  Persistence - The job requires finishing tasks despite challenges or resistance.
•  Following Policy - The job requires adhering to rules, regulations, or existing methods.
•  Consistent - The job requires predictable performance in repetitive situations.

Requirements

Competencies

• Analytical - Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance.
• Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
• Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others. Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision