Parts Associate

AutoNation Parts Center Spokane Position Overview The Parts Wholesale Associate has the opportunity to interact with external automotive service providers to sell wholesale manufacturer parts. The goal is to create an exceptional experience to build Customer loyalty to AutoNation. Who Would I Interact With? This position interacts daily with Customers, the Parts Managers, and other Parts Associates, just to name a few. What are the day-to-day responsibilities? Identifying business opportunities to grow parts wholesale business through prospecting and sourcing of new customers using internal and external sales leads. Building relationships with parts wholesale Customers to meet their needs and provide an excellent Customer experience. Answer telephone calls promptly, courteously, and make every effort to satisfy the caller's inquiry. Provide Customers with needed information and offer additional sales opportunities. Accurately price parts and accessories. Stock incoming inventory in the correct location. Maintain the parts department in clean and orderly manner. Create and maintain merchandising display to promote product sales. How will I know if I am successful? The performance of a Parts Associate is measured by achieving: Targeted new prospect Targeted unit sales and profit Targeted Customer Satisfaction What are the requirements for this job? High School diploma or equivalent Proven ability to provide an exceptional customer experience Ability to set and achieve targeted goals Prior parts sales experience preferred Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills Organization and follow-up skills Experience and desire to work with technology Valid in-state drivers license and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record What are the opportunities for career growth? Our Associates have many choices for career growth and development after success in a Parts Associate role. Opportunities may include: Assistant Parts Manager Service Advisor Company Overview As America’s largest and most recognized automotive retailer, AutoNation is transforming the automotive industry through its bold leadership, innovation, and comprehensive brand extensions. We are committed to hiring driven, diverse Associates and supporting them in growing their career within AutoNation. We offer paid training, competitive pay & benefits and a culture that believes in investing in our Associates’ professional futures. With over 315 locations from coast to coast, AutoNation has an opportunity for you. We’ve sold over 13 million vehicles, the first automotive retailer to reach this milestone. Our success is driven by our commitment to delivering a peerless Customer experience through customer-focused sales and service processes. We believe deeply in giving back, and every car we sell helps to raise cancer research and treatment awareness with a Pink Plate. We have proudly raised over $25 million dollars to drive out cancer, create awareness, and support critical research. Benefits Click here to learn more about our Benefits. Join us as we pave the way to moving our company, our communities and our industry forward. Apply today at a location near you or wherever you dream the road will take you. AutoNation is an equal opportunity employer.