Automotive Retail Counter Sales Level 1

Applicants must have a genuine automotive interest, a high level of attention to detail, capability to deliver exceptional service, and a knack for problem-solving. Experience as an automotive hobbyist or prior careers within the automotive industry is highly desired and should be noted on your application. All levels of prior experience in the automotive industry are welcome to apply. Experience in machine shops or engine rebuilding is a plus.

All you need to bring to the table is a willingness to learn, and a passion for excellent customer service. We provide the rest! We offer a comprehensive job training program that will provide you with everything you will need to help serve our customers’ needs. Here at Summit Racing, we offer great benefits for our employees including, but not limited to…

• Paid time off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx Insurance
• Generous Employee Discount
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Club reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

• Approaches and greets all customers on the sales floor and at counter.
• Assists and sells to prospective customers and explains type of products offered.
• Estimates quantity of merchandise needed.
• Demonstrates use of merchandise when possible.
• Researches products available for purchase based upon the customers' needs.
• Promotes manager specials and sale items to all customers.
• Assists customers with proper selection of items.
• Suggests additional products to customer where appropriate.
• Quotes prices and tries to persuade customer to buy today.
• Secures orders and keys data into computer and informs customer of delivery date when item is not in stock.
• Records names, addresses, and email addresses of customers.
• Maintains a clean work area at all times.
• Arranges store displays and restocks product when necessary.
• Interacts and communicates with all department team leaders and supervisors.
• Thank customer for their business.
• Follows performance standards as written.
• Computer proficiency a MUST.
• Additional duties as a Level 1 Counter Salesperson:
  General order maintenance pertaining to own orders, including RENTRY and SENTRY orders and all mail order procedures.
• Assist with Restocking the Store.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); completion of at least 3-6 months as an Entry Level Salesperson.
• Racing experience is a plus.
• Must be aware of latest performance trends for both domestic and import markets.

After training, scheduled is designed to meet customer/business needs. Weekend & closing shift(s) are required. The option of working (4) 10-hour shifts or (5) 8-hour shifts are available. Retail employees cover all hours of operation with periods of overtime, as needed.

Starting wage/first year:
Level 1 Retail Sales starting wage is $16.40 per hour plus commission. Average annual wage - $42,000 to $54,000 per year (hourly + commission). Commission per hour average range is three – six dollars from actual hourly wage.

Must be able to pass background check and drug screen.

The Team Member

Experience:

We work together to take care of our customers, our communities, and each other. When you join the team, you’ll enjoy a positive, productive atmosphere where people truly believe in what they are doing. If you’re passionate about providing the best experience possible to our customers and to your fellow team members, you’re in the right place.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance interacting with our career site, please contact us by calling  option 2 for Human Resources.

Summit Racing Equipment and its entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

• Paid Weekly
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Health Club Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Optional Insurance Policies Available
• Life Insurance Policy--Company Paid
• Short Term Disability--Company Paid
• Paid Time Off, PTO
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Holidays
• Jury Duty Pay
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program