Auto Parts Sales Associate

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Paint, Body, Equipment Sales Associate to join our team at APO, a division of LKQ. In this role, you will be responsible for providing an excellent experience to all of our customers and being willing and able to assist in other parts of the store as needed.

We are seeking candidates who are extremely motivated and excited about the opportunity to support all operational processes and procedures. If you like growth and working with happy, enthusiastic individuals, you'll enjoy a career with us!

Essential Job Duties:

• Assists "walk-in" customers with sales of products and/or services, responds to questions regarding PBE products, pricing, technical questions, etc.
• Generates revenue by promoting sales of new and existing products.
• Mix paint as required.
• Have knowledge and experience in color-matching automotive paint.
• Processes orders – performs order entry and reviews orders for correct pricing and quantities.
• Receive and process payments from walk-in customers.
• Advises customer on substitution or modification of part when a product requested is not available.
• Manage showroom inventory and image.
• Observes changes in inventory to insure minimum stock levels.
• Sets up special order part numbers that are not regularly stocked in the warehouse.
• Coordinates / assist with the warehouse department to pull product(s) for a customer.
• Follow all company policy for the required use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Assumes other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent required.
• Paint mixing experience a plus
• Experienced in automotive paint mixing and paint equipment and supply knowledge.
• Strong customer service background.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Prior automotive experience and knowledge of automotive parts preferred.
• Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Some lifting of up to 75 lbs.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• $5,000 Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts

Compensation:

$16-18/ hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Auto Parts: 1 year (Preferred)
• Paint mixing: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person