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The Parts Authority

Auto Parts Counter Specialist

The Parts Authority

. Report directly to the Store Manager .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeDubuque • Iowa • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $19 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in counter sales within the automotive aftermarket industry, with a strong focus on customer service, relationship building, and achieving sales goals. Proficient in negotiation and communication, with experience in utilizing POS systems and MS Office applications.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Counter Sales ExperienceWholesale Auto Parts SalesNegotiation SkillsCustomer Service ExcellenceProficiency in MS Office

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Hard Skills
Counter SalesNegotiationCustomer Relationship ManagementGeneral Automotive KnowledgeSales Goal AchievementPOS SystemsMS Office ProficiencyOrder FulfillmentQuote PreparationSales Tracking
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPositive Attitude
Industry Keywords
Automotive AftermarketInside SalesCustomer Needs AssessmentWorkplace SafetySales Growth

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Preference for wholesale auto parts sales in the aftermarket industry
  • Exceptional phone skills with a positive, enthusiastic, and attentive tone
  • Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills
  • Passion for exceptional customer service and exceeding sales goals
  • Ability to build and maintain lasting business relationships
  • General automotive knowledge preferred
  • Results-oriented; producer, closer, and committed to growth
  • Experience with POS systems
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications, including 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 personality 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 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