Assistant Branch Manager

The Parts Authority

. Assist operations in the store, including customer relations, sales, and staff management .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeOak Forest • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong customer relations and personnel management skills while effectively generating revenue opportunities in the automotive industry. Proficient in managing sales processes, invoicing, and utilizing relevant software tools to achieve operational excellence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Customer RelationsPersonnel ManagementSales Opportunity ExecutionMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAutomotive Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Sales ManagementInvoicingAS400 KnowledgePC ProficiencyAutomotive Parts Knowledge

Soft Skills

Outstanding Communication SkillsProfessionalismDrive to Achieve Results

Tools & Technologies

Terminal ServicesForklift OperationCherry Picker Operation

Certifications & Qualifications

Clean/Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustryCounter PersonAssistant ManagerRevenue GenerationCustomer Follow-Up

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist operations in the store, including customer relations, sales, and staff management
Work with existing and new customers to generate revenue opportunities for the store
Execute plans to take advantage of sales opportunities
Handle COD accounts
Log lost sales
Review and report on sales numbers
Manage invoices
Review credits
Work with salespeople to visit customers
Ensure customers receive deliveries in a timely fashion
Follow up with customers who are not calling
Deal with customers in a professional and courteous manner

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have 3-5 years of experience as professional counter person or assistant manager in the automotive industry
Knowledge of automotive parts preferred
Knowledge/ experience with AS400 and/ or terminal services a plus
Experience working on a PC
Outstanding customer relations skills
Strong skills and experience in personnel management
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated drive to achieve results
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Clean/ valid driver’s license preferred
Ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand/ walk for up to 10 hours
Ability to squat, bend and reach
Ability to climb and descend stairs safely (applies to locations with stairs)
Ability to work powered equipment (forklift, cherry picker etc) where applicable in specific locations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts- Healthcare and Dependent Care
Company Paid Life Insurance
401K
Paid Time Off- including vacation and sick time
Excellent Advancement Opportunities