Job Description

Are you great with people and possess mechanical or parts aptitude? Do you enjoy working in situations where no two days are the same and you can continually learn new things? TCI-St. Louis is looking for a customer-oriented Parts Counter Sales Representative. This is an exciting opportunity to build your career with our family-owned company that has been in business over 50 years. This role requires strong interpersonal skills to sell commercial vehicle and equipment parts to external customers in person or over the phone.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Possess a thorough, proven knowledge of vehicle parts and inventory control systems to be able to sell parts over the counter or on the phone in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use provided resources to look up parts and technical information, determine parts inventory, and locate stock in-house or within the greater TCI network in a timely manner.
• Execute all sales transactions accurately, thoroughly, and promptly per TCI policies including signatures, credit card verification, and customer identity.
• Promptly schedule orders for daily shipment, delivery, or customer pick-up.
• Issue credits for returned parts, ensuring that the original invoice or its reference number is available to verify purchase price.
• Routinely follow-up with customers on order status, estimates, or to provide routine sales calls to current and potential customer base.
• Accurately enter part numbers to determine parts costs on repair orders.
• Help maintain an orderly work environment by putting returned parts back into stock, auditing waiting parts that are no longer needed, and handling of cores.
• Read OEM bulletins to stay informed of new information related to parts, our product lines, potential recalls, failures, or industry trends.
• Understand applicable federal, state, and local laws and obtain necessary documentation for compliance of environmental and safety guidelines.
• Participate in required dealer and OEM or vendor-led training as required.
• Complete additional tasks and projects as assigned in an organized, timely manner.

Qualifications

Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in the work environment.

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience of parts sales experience is highly preferred
• Thorough knowledge of basic computer operations and inventory control systems
• Demonstrated customer service and communication skills
• Strong organization skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple projects seamlessly with excellent attention to detail and a solution-focused outlook
• Resourceful, collaborative team player with the ability to also thrive independently
• Strong personal conviction of producing quality work, being an integrated team player, and commitment to company values
• Ability to lift or move up to 80 lbs. unassisted

Additional Information

Truck Centers, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We believe in the Hire to Retire philosophy and invest in individuals that we believe will be valuable assets to TCI and our customers for years to come. Thus, we want to help you live well through personal and professional growth plus a multitude of benefits. In additional to multiple comprehensive healthcare packages including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, we offer a flexible spending accounts for healthcare costs or dependent care, company paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, disability insurance, AD&D coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, health and wellness incentive programs, training and career development opportunities, alternative work arrangements, volunteer time off, tiered PTO system, service awards, competitive salary, uniforms, and a family-first, team environment.