Parts Counter Salesperson

Ricart Automotive

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4255 S Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43125, US Until 9/26/2026 First posted July 28, 2026 Last posted July 28, 2026
Job description

Parts Counter Sales Associate

About the role: The Parts Counter Sales Associate will assist customers in finding and purchasing the right parts, process orders, manage inventory, and provide excellent customer service, all while promoting sales and specials. Will be expected to provide accurate information when addressing customer inquiries.

$20/hr plus parts sales bonus

Key Competencies

  • Communication
  • Strong customer service
  • Technical knowledge of automotive parts
  • Organization
  • Extensive knowledge of sales process
  • Ability to manage inventory

Responsibilities

Order Processing

  • Process customer orders, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in filling requests
  • Ensure pricing, payment and delivery information is correct

Inventory Management

  • Maintain accurate inventory levels and monitor stock
  • Report any discrepancies or damage to inventory to the supervisor

Sales and Promotion

  • Highlight parts sales and specials. Upsell related products
  • Answer telephone calls, provide accurate information and take customer orders
  • Assist service and customers to ensure ordered parts are delivered on time
  • Process returns and exchanges, ensuring proper handling of parts and credits
  • Keep record of all returned parts

Customer Service

  • Answer all incoming calls in a professional and timely manner
  • Welcome customers and determine their needs whether in person or over the telephone
  • Assist customers in identifying the correct parts for their vehicle, using catalogs, computer systems, and knowledge of the automotive industry
  • Communicate effectively with customers, technicians, and other team members

The duties and responsibilities defined above are not an all inclusive list, but a general summary of typical duties. Individuals in this position may be asked to perform a wide range of related tasks to ensure that the sales and service goals for the team are met and that the highest level of customer service is always provided.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and must meet motor vehicle report insurance standards
  • Familiarity of automotive parts, their functions, and have they fit into different vehicle models is crucial
  • Attention to detail and accuracy crucial
  • Excellent communication, organizational skills
  • Must be able to problem solve. Will need the ability to identify customer needs and find appropriate solutions
  • Proficiency at inventory management

Employee Benefits Overview:

  • Competitive PPO medical insurance with offered HSA option
  • Dental and vision insurance plans
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary life insurance, critical illness, accident insurance, cancer insurance and hospital indemnity insurance plans
  • Voluntary tool insurance
  • Voluntary pet insurance
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Employer paid subscription to Calm Health
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) policy including vacation and sick days
  • Paid holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan with annual discretionary profit-sharing contribution
  • Professional development opportunities such as training and tuition assistance
  • Employee discount pricing
  • Wellness initiatives



We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

About this role

Summary

Assist customers with automotive parts, process orders, manage inventory, promote sales, and provide excellent service

Job title

Parts Counter Salesperson

Experience level

high school diploma or equivalent

Industry

automotive

Location requirements

Columbus, OH, on-site; remote not allowed

Salary

$20/hr plus parts sales bonus

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

familiarity with automotive partsattention to detailcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem solvinginventory management

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

automotive partscustomer serviceinventory managementsales processcommunication
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site