Auto Parts Counter Professional

The Parts Authority

. Report directly to the Store Manager .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeNational City • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $19 - $22 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong inside sales capabilities with a focus on building and maintaining customer relationships, achieving sales goals, and providing exceptional customer service. Proficient in negotiation and familiar with automotive knowledge, with experience in POS systems and MS Office applications.

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Counter Sales ExperienceNegotiation SkillsCustomer Relationship ManagementPOS System ProficiencyAutomotive Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Counter SalesNegotiationCustomer ServiceSales ClosingOrder FulfillmentMS Office ProficiencyPOS SystemsSales TrackingQuote PreparationParts Locating

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPositive Attitude

Industry Keywords

Wholesale Auto PartsAftermarket IndustryCustomer BaseSales GoalsWorkplace SafetyFleet SalesMunicipal SalesDealership SalesSpanish LanguageChinese Language

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report directly to the Store Manager
Perform 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
Learn customers’ needs and become familiar with their requirements
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
Maintain and promote workplace safety
Secure and transfer cash or other assets
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years in counter sales in a competitive market, preferably 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
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