Auto Parts Counter Professional

The Parts Authority

. Report directly to the Store Manager .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeLong Island City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $40 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales acumen with a focus on building and maintaining customer relationships, exceptional negotiation skills, and a results-oriented approach to achieving sales goals. Proficient in utilizing POS systems and MS Office applications to enhance sales processes and customer service.

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Counter Sales ExperienceWholesale Auto Parts SalesExceptional Phone SkillsNegotiation SkillsCustomer Service Passion

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Hard Skills

Counter SalesNegotiationGeneral Automotive KnowledgePOS SystemsMS Office Proficiency

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementOutgoing Attitude

Industry Keywords

Aftermarket IndustryCustomer Relationship ManagementSales GoalsWorkplace SafetyCash Handling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report directly to the Store Manager
Conduct inside sales activity within the store
Build and maintain productive, long-lasting relationships with existing customers
Close sales to achieve goals and drive growth
Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner
Understand customer needs
Locate hard-to-find parts and negotiate with vendors for the best deals
Provide precise quotes and follow up with customers to ensure orders are placed
Track lost sales and promote company specials
Assist colleagues and foster new sales opportunities
Fulfill customer orders for installers, fleets, municipalities, and car dealerships
Perform other duties as assigned
Maintain and promote workplace safety
Secure and transfer cash or other assets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years in counter sales in a competitive market
Preference for wholesale auto parts sales in the aftermarket industry
Exceptional phone skills with a positive, enthusiastic, and attentive tone
Existing customer base is a plus
Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills (both written and verbal)
Passion for exceptional customer service and exceeding sales goals
Ability to build and maintain lasting business relationships
General automotive knowledge is preferred
Results-oriented; a producer, closer, and committed to growth
Experience with POS systems
Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word and Excel)
Strong organizational and time management skills
Spanish and/or Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) is a plus
Ability to act and operate independently to accomplish objectives
Outgoing, assertive, proactive, positive, with a “can-do” attitude and tenacity in pursuit of goals
Ability to maintain and promote workplace safety
Ability to secure and transfer cash or other assets

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Basic Life and AD&D Coverage
Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account
Health Reimbursement Account
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
ID Theft Insurance
Legal Plan Insurance
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Holidays
Sick Leave
Vacation
Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan
Employee Discounts on Merchandise