NAPA

Automotive Retail

StoreCounterTrainee

$28–36k ~AI est. Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Store Counter Trainee at NAPA. Skills: Customer service, Parts knowledge. Provide auto parts answers. Provide auto parts solutions”

Industry & Context.

Automotive Retail
Problems you'll solve

Provide solutions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Valid Driver's License, Previous parts store experience, Willingness to learn auto parts, High School Diploma or GED, Excellent verbal communication skills, Excellent written communication skills, Love fast paced retail environments, Great listening skills, Empathy for customers

Nice to Have

Background in automotive industry, Passion for automotive industry, Experience in heavy equipment, Experience in farm industry, Experience in diesel, Experience in marine, Experience in dealership, Experience in auction, Experience in auto body/collision, Knowledge of cataloging systems, Knowledge of inventory management systems, Customer-centric, ASE Certifications

What You'll Do.

Provide auto parts answers

Provide auto parts solutions

Assist retail customers

Assist wholesale customers

Assist customers in person

Assist customers over phone

Use parts knowledge to assist team

Answer customer questions

Provide outstanding customer care

Provide positive customer interactions

Bring customer focus to stores

Bring high energy to stores

Welcome retail customers

Provide positive consumer experience

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Assist NAPA team members

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication

Full 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 **Counter Sales associate** , you are looked at as the “face of the retail store” and the go to person as soon as our customers enter our retail stores for all of their automotive needs. You don’t need to be able to tear and 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 Counter Sales associate is a great opportunity whether you are looking to spend your career with us as a Parts Specialist, want to work full/part-time or you just want to get your foot in the door with us to explore other careers at some point – We welcome you! **What you will be doing:** * Provide auto parts answers and solutions for our retail and wholesale customers in person at the counter/over the phone * Use your parts knowledge to assist other NAPA team members answer questions for customers * Providing outstanding customer care and interactions with everyone who comes into our NAPA Store! * Bring customer focus and high energy to our fast-paced stores * Welcome retail customers into our retail stores and engage to provide a positive consumer experience * Use technology (computer), cash register, telephone, and paper catalog system **This is the right opportunity for you if you:** * Genuinely enjoy helping our retail and wholesale customers with their auto parts and service questions * Have gained your parts experience by working 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 the 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:** * Valid Driver’s License * Previous experience in a parts store or automotive industry or at least a willingness to lear

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