Auto Parts Counter Sales Bi-Lingual

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career!

Pay: $19.50-$20.50 per hour depending on experience

Responsible for providing a superior customer service experience to all walk-in and call-in customers.

Essential Job Duties:

• Greet every customer as they walk through the door and maintain friendly contact throughout their shopping experience.
• At checkout, implement suggestive selling techniques, as appropriate, and assist with problem solving.
• Order any out of stock, special order items, create purchase orders, transfers, and follow up with customers by phone calls to completion of invoice.
• Maintain orderly files and clean records of all transactions, as well as accurate cash drawer.
• Restock and clean/maintain showroom cleanliness
• Coordinate orders from the warehouse to ensure customers' orders are ready in a timely fashion to achieve APO's excellent level of customer service.
• Solicit new accounts using every means available to seek out new business and rebuilds old accounts by researching former customer listings.
• Assumes other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Must be Bi-Lingual English/Spanish
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have a strong customer service background. Must be able to communicate effectively.
• High School or G.E.D. Equivalent Required
• College coursework desired.
• Prior automotive experience and knowledge of automotive parts required
• Prior customer service experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to establish priorities and demonstrate effective time-management skills.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be attentive to detail and ensure accuracy in work assignments.
• Able to communicate effectively with others, and have strong problem-solving skills.
• Must be Bi-Lingual English/Spanish

Machines, Equipment, and Software:

• Able to safely learn to / operate: Order Picker, Forklift, pallet jack, pull cart and ladder.
• Must be able to use a computer, multi-user telephone system, RF Scanner.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• This position requires individuals to regularly be on their feet except when operating machinery, or performing supervisory responsibilities.
• They must be able to stand for long periods, sit, walk, push, pull, bend, climb and be able to move/lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Must be able to climb ladders, stairs and withstand heights of more than 15 feet. Should not have any lifting restrictions and must not be afraid of heights.
• They should be able to tolerate high and low temperature levels.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, as well as an office environment.
• The noise level is relatively quiet..

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.