Parts Counter Salesperson- Heavy- Duty Trucks- 5+ years Exp.
Hill International Trucks & Hill Idealease · Tuscarawas County, OH · 1 mo ago
Business Development$22–$27/hrFull-time
Hill International Trucks, the Tri-State area’s largest medium- and heavy-duty truck and trailer dealership, is seeking a full-time Experienced Parts Counter Salesperson for the New Philadelphia, OH location.
Responsibilities
- Assists all customers (retail and shop) in selecting required parts in a friendly, professional, and efficient manner.
- Informs customers of companion part requirements and specials, ensuring exposure to the full product line.
- Answers phone calls, providing price quotes and other information.
- Reviews body shop estimates to verify correct parts and pricing.
- Provides a 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 needing immediate attention.
- Locates out-of-stock parts from outside sources and submits emergency orders if necessary.
- Notifies service advisors and customers when special ordered parts are received.
- Notifies the body shop when all parts have arrived and confirms delivery timing.
- Pulls orders for delivery to the body shop, tagging parts with customer names and job numbers.
- Follows up on back-ordered parts.
- Verifies will-call and back-order files weekly, returning or stocking unclaimed items.
- Replenishes assigned inventory daily.
- Assists outside sales representatives with their orders.
- Ensures all internal parts requests are billed on service repair orders.
- Receives payment from retail customers or obtains credit authorization.
- Ensures all charge sales are signed by the customer.
- Provides customers with a copy of their invoice.
- Issues credit for returned parts, verifying original invoice and pricing.
- Issues and tracks requested shop tools to technicians.
- Maintains orderly records of repair orders, invoices, insurance estimates, and special-order parts.
- Sets up orders for daily shipment, delivery, or pick-up.
- Solicits assigned accounts by phone.
- Keeps front and rear counter areas clean and uncluttered.
- Cleans computer terminals and printers daily.
- Participates in all available training programs.
- Stays current on new products and updates.
- Assists the parts manager in maintaining a lost sales tracking program.
- Maintains a professional appearance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- 5+ years of prior experience in an automotive, heavy-duty truck, or tractor parts sales role.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Punctual, reliable, and excellent work ethic and service standards.
- Reliable transportation.
- Ability to interpret vendor catalogs.
- Proficiency with parts department computer systems, calculators, forklifts, and hand trucks.
- Ability to use mechanical tools such as crimpers, cutters, pliers, wrenches, and tape measures.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
- Requires standing for long periods.
- Requires accurate, knowledgeable, and detailed work.
- Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and twisting.
- Frequent lifting of objects weighing 5 to 80 pounds.
- Frequent telephone use and professional phone etiquette.
- Occasional lifting of objects over 80 pounds.
- Must communicate and work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
- Requires some outdoor work in all weather conditions for loading/unloading parts.
Pay
$22–$27 per hour, plus monthly bonuses based on total sales.
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with Saturdays 7:00 AM–4:00 PM as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
- Regular performance reviews.
- Management opportunities.
- 401K with 4% company match.
- Paid time off for vacations and holidays.
- Paid uniforms.