Automotive Parts Specialist

Company: Genuine Parts Company
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description

We are so much more than a Parts Store and we are looking for even more great talent to join our NAPA family! As a NAPA Automotive Parts Specialist for an IBS, you are looked at as the "face of NAPA". You don't have to be able to tear a motor down and rebuild it (however, if you can, that's awesome) - but we do need you to have a background and knowledge of automotive parts. A NAPA Automotive Parts Specialist is a great opportunity whether you are looking to spend your career with us as a Parts Specialist or you just want to get your foot in the door with us to explore other careers at some point - We welcome you!

What is NAPA Integrated Business Solutions (IBS):

We manage Parts so businesses don't have to! The NAPA Integrated Business Solutions (IBS) program is a partnership with any company that needs on-site assistance running a highly efficient parts department within their business. In other words, "a Store inside a Store/Company" We partner with some exciting places: ground support maintenance stations for major airlines, government vehicle maintenance stations, utility companies, construction companies, car dealerships, and more. NAPA provides parts management, supply chain expertise, fantastic customer care, that serves our customer's efficiencies and bottom line when we step in to manage their parts departments. Check out this link to learn more about the dynamic division of NAPA IBS www.napa-ibs.com

What you will be doing:

• Provide auto parts answers and solutions for our IBS location in person at the counter/over the phone.
• Use your parts knowledge to assist other NAPA team members to answer questions for customers
• Providing outstanding customer care and interactions with everyone who comes into our NAPA IBS location
• Bring customer focus and high energy to our fast-paced environment
• Use technology (computer), telephone, and paper catalog system

This is the right opportunity for you if you:

• Genuinely enjoy helping our customers with their auto parts and service questions
• Have gained your parts experience by working in the automotive industry or have gained your experience tinkering with/repairing cars & trucks through the year
• You are willing to learn all things automotive if you don't have a background in automotive parts.
• Want to join a team where you can learn and grow your career - the opportunities are endless!

What you'll need:

• Must be willing to work a schedule of 1:00p - 9:00p
• Minimum 18 years of age and a Valid Driver's License
• Previous experience in a parts store or automotive industry or at least a willingness to learn all things auto parts.
• High School Diploma or GED. Technical or Trade school courses or degrees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Love fast-paced environments
• Great listening skills and empathy for customers

And if you have this, even better (not a deal-breaker if you don't):

• Background and/or passion for the automotive industry, heavy equipment, farm industry, diesel, marine, or dealership.
• Experience in a parts store, auction, retail store, auto body/collision
• Knowledge of cataloging AND/OR inventory management systems, a plus
• Entirely customer-centric (external/internal)
• ASE Certifications - we will provide the opportunity to become certified

What's in it for you:

• Awesome people and brand
• Competitive Pay
• Outstanding health benefits and 401K
• Stable company. Fortune 200 with a "family" feel
• A Culture of promotion from within, using your creativity, finding solutions/fixes, and where no 2 days or career paths are the same!
• Great training, and ongoing development with support from multiple leaders/your team

Day in the Life:

If this job sounds like a fit, please check out our careers page at NAPAautojobs.com. We want you to have all the information that you need to make sure that this is a fit for you! Our hopes are that the stories/videos either excite you to apply or maybe not so much - Either way we appreciate you stopping by today!

Next Steps:

Please apply if you think this is a great fit for you! We will reach out to you if we find that you are fit for us. If you decide that this role is not for you, please check out some of our other great careers by visiting NAPAautojobs.com

Job Type: Full-time

GPC believes the fair and equitable treatment of employees, customers, suppliers and other persons is critical to fulfilling its vision and goals. GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

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