Retail High Performance Parts Sales - Full-Time

Job Description

Business is booming at JEGS! We are the leader in the after-market distribution of high-performance automotive parts and accessories, and we are searching for a person who is passionate about cars and high performance to assist with customers at our retail location in Columbus, OH and our Will Call Dept. In Delaware, OH. At JEGS Automotive, we have been delivering high-performance auto parts to customers worldwide for over 65 years. Our products help our customers get where they want to go and give their cars the performance they need to win on the track! Your career is no different. You have goals, you know where you want to go, and a career with JEGS can get you there!

We are currently searching for a Retail High-Performance Part Sales Associate to join Team JEGS at our 11th Ave location in Columbus, OH and at our Will Call Dept. in Delaware, OH

Job Duties and Responsibilities

A successful Retail Sales Associate performs the job duties below as well as other duties as assigned

Greets customers and answers inbound calls from customers

Listen with understanding to customer needs and be able to clearly communicate technical knowledge to produce sales

Troubleshoot car parts and problems with customers

Take orders from customers and input their automotive parts order into the system

Cashing out our retail customers using our computerized checkout process and package their orders

Shelf and display maintenance and straightening throughout the day

Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change

Opening duties as needed to prepare the store and end-of-day closing duties as needed to prepare the store for the next day

Keep merchandise return ratio at an acceptable level

Restock merchandise

Work directly with vendors to quote custom/new parts for customers

Upsell/remind customers of additional tools needed to install parts

Meet or exceed all performance metrics

Other duties as assigned

Skills - Experience and Requirements

A successful Retail Sales Associate will have the following:

Previous customer service, retail or call center experience

High-performance automotive parts knowledge is required

Professional demeanor

Strong verbal communication skills

Basic PC skills

Solid math skills

Passionate desire to help customers

Friendly, approachable demeanor

Strong work ethic

Strong customer focus mindset, moderate proficiencies in consulting/advising customers, answering inquiries and providing informative information/resolutions and managing difficult situations with customers

Must pass automotive knowledge assessment prior to hire

Experience in a sales environment a plus.

ASE Certification a plus

Ability to stand for long periods of time (100%)

Must be able to lift up 50 pounds

Shifts

Varies, but must be available to work within the following windows/time frames Full-Time

9am - 7pm

Weekend availability required

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical/dental/vision/Rx insurance, company-paid life insurance, a casual dress environment, 401K and profit-sharing retirement plan, and an associate product discount. This is a great opportunity to demonstrate your skills and grow with a premier company. To learn more about our company, please visit

Full-time