Parts Advisor​/Counterperson

Stokes Volkswagen is seeking Full-Time Parts Counter Consultant to join our growing team! A competitive pay plan offered plus benefits. Candidate must have a good attitude and team first mentality. Parts department experience strongly preferred. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse customer base, including Spanish-speaking customers, is highly valued.

Benefits

• Manufacturer & and in-house training provided, along with continued education training.
• Career Advancement & Promotion Opportunities.
• Employee Discounts on Products & Services.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists all customers in selecting required parts in a friendly, professional, and efficient manner.
• Informs customers of companion part requirements and specials, and ensures that the customer is exposed to the full product line.
• Answers phone calls, providing price quotes and other information.
• Reviews service estimates to be sure the parts that are ordered are correct and all pricing is in line with the estimate.
• Provides high level of service to internal and external customers.
• Pulls and fills orders from stock.
• Notifies parts manager of out-of-stock parts or shop materials that need immediate attention.
• Locates out-of-stock parts from outside source and submits an emergency order, if necessary.
• Notifies the service advisor and the customer when special ordered parts have been received.
• Notifies service when all parts have arrived and when they will be delivered.
• Follows up on back-ordered parts.
• Verifies will-call and back-order files weekly and returns to vendors, or stocks those items not picked up or required.
• Replenishes assigned inventory daily.
• Makes sure all internal requests for parts are billed on service repair order.
• Receives payment from retail customers or obtains credit authorization.
• Ensures that all charge sales are signed by the customer.
• Ensures that all customers receive their copy of the invoice.
• Issues credit for parts returned, ensuring that the original invoice, or its number, is available so that purchase and pricing can be verified.
• Keeps orderly records of all repair orders, invoices, insurance estimates, and special order parts.
• Sets up orders for daily shipment, delivery, or pick-up.
• Keeps counter areas clean and uncluttered.
• Participates in all training programs that are made available.
• Keeps current on new products and product updates.
• Maintains professional appearance.

• Previous experience or training preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.