Automotive Parts Associate at G551 KGA-Aloha, LLC — Aloha Kia Kona - Kailua-Kona, HI

Aloha Kia Kona, a Ken Garff Automotive Dealership, is currently looking for a talented Parts Front Counter Sales Associate that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, intelligence, greatness, honesty and teamwork.

As a group, we aim to become the most esteemed automotive group by treating people R.I.G.H.T and creating lifetime customers!

Here’s why you’ll want to work here:

• Paid training and real career growth
• Competitive compensation package
• Compensation: $18.00 hourly plus monthly incentive
• Great people with a great culture
• Paid Time Off and 401k with Company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
• Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)
• Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Ensure that customer complaints are handled tactfully, promptly, with genuine concern, and according to the dealership’s guidelines; deals directly with customer complaints stemming from parts issues.
• Encourage the sale of branded parts.
• Schedule regular efforts to improve the efficiency of customer/Parts Department interactions and transactions
• Establish processes to ensure accuracy between inventory and computer records.
• Refresh accessory displays and coordinate with Sales Manager in ensuring an accessory vehicle is available.
• Monitor the workflow in the parts department and intervene as needed to ensure the work is completed on time and technician needs are met.
• Make warranty and billing adjustments.
• Monitor backorders daily ensuring deliveries are shipped and received as quickly as possible
• Ensure that all dealership purchases are properly accounted for before payment is made.
• Assure that all parts are properly tagged to ensure that the dealership recovers full credit from the factory.
• Assist in collecting on overdue accounts.
• Notify all special-order customers upon arrival of parts.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 2 or more years of experience in an automotive parts department preferred
• Ability to read and comprehend job-related instructions and information whether electronic or paper-based
• Deals creatively and logically with any problems that arise, while expressing empathy for customers and their problems
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must have the ability to move about the parts department and have computer skills
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role (i.e. lift over 50lbs.)
• A valid in-state driver's license and a good driving record, per company standards

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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