Parts Specialist (Maple Plain, MN)

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Assist customers, take parts orders, research technical data for the correct part or parts and data entry.
• Build sustainable relationships and trust with customer accounts through open and interactive communication.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all customers with the goal of increasing sales through phone, email, and face to face interactions.
• Assist customers and technicians by looking up and identifying the correct items needed per request.
• Check with local vendors to ensure parts are being located with the highest degree of accuracy.
• Offer customer service and phone support to all customers and technicians.
• Create and submit Purchase Orders for needed items.
• Greeting customers as they enter the parts counter and providing them assistance with their needs.
• Understand all vendor purchasing procedures and policies.
• Issue, monitor, and process parts returns. Issue credits based on company policies.
• Billing invoices as well as processing the transactions via card, check or cash.
• Aid in the processing of all daily incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Handle customer complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits; follow up to ensure resolution.
• Keep detailed records of customer interactions, transactions, comments, and complaints.
• Communicate and coordinate with colleagues as necessary.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong phone contact handling skills and active listening.
• Proven customer support experience.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail and well organized.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to process and keep accurate records.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• Prior customer support experience.
• Prior industry experience preferred.
• Previous parts experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 100 lbs.

Benefits

• Medical (and FSA/HSA plans), dental and vision insurances.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Company paid basic life insurance.
• Supplemental term life insurance.
• 401(k) with match.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Group accident and critical illness insurance.
• Safety glasses and boot program.
• Tuition reimbursement and in-house training.

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• Medical (and FSA/HSA plans), dental and vision insurances.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Company paid basic life insurance.
• Supplemental term life insurance.
• 401(k) with match.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Group accident and critical illness insurance.
• Safety glasses and boot program.
• Tuition reimbursement and in-house training.