Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
About us:
Car Spares Distribution is at the centre of the Midlands automotive aftermarket, supplying a range of vehicle parts to retail and trade customers in our friendly branches.
Job Overview:
We are looking to hire a Parts Advisor, who is responsible for advising all customers in purchasing parts and supplies. Through in-bound and out-bound telephone enquiries, walk in customers, and internet enquiries you will be developing customer relationships through providing good product knowledge and creating an effective first impression. You will be required to ensure all consumables and service parts are regularly replenished, providing a swift service to both trade and retail customers. You must have a sound knowledge of vehicle layout, parts catalogues and computer stock lists. If this sounds like a great fit for you, we would like to meet you!
Main duties include:
- Locating products on behalf of customers and providing a high level of advice on the stock we provide.
- Taking and recording orders through a computer system, in person or by telephone,
- Updating customer information in databases,
- Operating cash registers,
- Dealing with complaints and refunds in a patient and helpful manner,
- Maintaining a clean and orderly environment in the store,
- Being reliable and supportive to your customers in order to progress and develop sales,
- maintaining and expanding the local customer base.
Skills and experience:
- In-depth understanding of automotive parts
- Previous experience in an auto parts sales role (preferred),
- Accurate and methodical
- Basic IT Skills
- Team-oriented, flexible and focused on maintaining a high level of customer service,
- Accurate and methodical
- Excellent communication and comprehension skills
- Teamwork and personal resilience
- Punctual, reliable and trustworthy,
- Willingness to assist customers and other team members,
- Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and methods,
- Have a polite and friendly manner.
What we offer:
- Genuine career progression and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications
- Gym and Retail discounts
- Access to a 24-hour GP Advice Service
- Employee Assistance Programme and a range of support tools for finances & wellbeing
- Access to Health Cash Plans
- Company Pension
- Frequent Love2Shop vouchers and bonus scheme
We're looking for people who love what they do, are passionate about delivering only the very best and make it their business to excel, whatever their role. We strive to support all our employees through their individual career paths and thrive within our business.
Experience in a similar motor factor is desirable although not essential. A positive can-do attitude, and a willingness to learn are all you need to start your career journey with Car Spares Distribution.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21-£13.21 per hour
Expected hours: 40.75 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person