Toyota South Atlanta Parts Professional - Toyota South Atlanta

Position Description: Parts Professional

Reports to: Parts Manager

Position Summary: The Parts Professional sells parts to all available customers over the counter, through the shop or on the telephone. Must present a professional appearance. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Assist walk-in customers in selecting required parts, suggest companion requirements, offer specials, and ensure the customer is exposed to the full product line.
• Pull purchased parts from stock. If part is not in stock, determine availability and inform customer of expected date of arrival.
• Answer telephone calls, providing price quotes and other information, capture customer name and phone numbers.
• Set up orders for daily shipment, delivery or pick-up.
• Verify “will-call” and “back-order” files weekly and return to vendors or stock those items not required.
• Notify the customer and the Service Department when the parts arrive.
• Accept cash, check and credit payments.
• Assist with organization and cleanliness of parts department.
• Receive and stock incoming inventory. Verify receipts against purchase orders.
• Assist with periodic inventory counts as directed by supervisor.
• Ensure merchandise displays are stocked, clean and appealing to customers.
• Complete all training as directed by supervisor.
• Follow policies and procedures as set forth in Employee Handbook.

 Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 

Educational: High school diploma or the equivalent. 

Experience: One year in a vehicle parts department preferred. 

Special Skills (i.e., licenses, certifications, etc.): Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information. Ability to work well with the public. Ability to use personal computer and applications including word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: 

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. Occasionally required to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, and lift 50 pounds of material. Is potentially exposed to battery acid, gasoline, chemical cleaning materials or other toxic materials commonly found in a motor vehicle dealership. Occasionally, exposed to exhaust fumes or other airborne particles.