Sr Parts Advisor
Grande Prairie Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Grande Prairie, AB
At Grande Prairie Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, we are looking for a Sr Parts Advisor to complement our Fixed Operations team.
If you have a professional demeanor and appearance, can provide a consistently high level of customer service, have strong time management skills with creative and innovative thinking, along with self-motivation and the ability to meet physical demands such as heavy lifting, and standing for long periods of time, then we would like to talk to you about joining our team.
Dealership or parts department experience would be considered an asset but not required.
Please note this is a full-time position, with a schedule of Tuesday to Saturday .
What We Offer :
- Competitive wages
- Health and Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Company events
- Premier dealership setting
- A positive vibrant team environment
- An opportunity to be part of an exciting, growing business!
Your Day-to-Day :
- Contribute to managing inventory and ordering parts in a fast-paced environment
- Establish rapport with wholesale and retail customers in person and on the phone
- Clarify customer needs that help to locate the required parts or service and suggest any related parts or service in which customers might be interested
- Track inventory, reorder inventory, and special-order inventory as needed
- Assist the Parts Manager in resolving discrepancies between the computer inventory and the parts available in the dealership
- Obtain the information needed to place special orders and ensure that the correct parts are sourced. Multi-tasking and accuracy are critical
- Research the availability of certain parts, either within the dealership or from other sources as necessary
- Become an integral part of a cohesive team environment that strives to create the best possible experience for our Parts, Service and Sales customers
You will need :
- Minimum 1 year of experience working in an automotive dealership and / or Parts Department
- Completion of a related post-secondary program and or training courses is considered an asset
- Experience with CDK and Star Parts is considered an asset
- A detailed understanding of Parts and Service operations and inventory management
- A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- A person of professionalism and high integrity who is trusted by others and consistently honours their commitments
- Detail oriented, self-motivated and resourceful
- High-level skills in Word, Excel and MS Office etc.
- Ability to meet physical demands such as heavy lifting, standing for long periods of time
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have a safe driving history