Job Details: Job Location: Peterbilt of Des Moines - Ankeny, IA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, The Parts Front Counter Sales position is responsible for supporting the profitability and growth of the Parts Department by providing excellent customer service to retail and walk-in customers. This role focuses on assisting customers in selecting the correct parts, processing transactions, and ensuring a positive customer experience. The Parts Front Counter Sales employees work closely with warehouse, outside sales, and service teams to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
The "Major Duties and Responsibilities" listed below highlights the key responsibilities and qualifications for the role. The duties and responsibilities outlined are not exhaustive and may adapt over time to align with evolving business needs.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Customer Service and Sales
Assist walk-in and retail customers in selecting required parts in a professional and efficient manner
Answer incoming phone calls and assist customers over the phone
Answer customer inquiries, provide pricing, and explain product options and availability
Promote additional products, companion parts, and current specials
Resolve customer concerns and ensure a positive customer experience
Order Processing and Transactions
Utilize computer systems and catalogs to determine parts numbers and pricing
Process sales transactions, including cash, credit, and account sales
Ensure accurate invoicing and proper documentation for all transactions
Issue credits for returned parts in accordance with Company policy
Inventory and Order Support
Pull and fill orders from stock and coordinate with warehouse employees as needed
Notify customers when special orders arrive and follow up on backorders
Assist with locating out-of-stock parts and placing emergency orders when necessary
Support lost sales tracking and inventory awareness
Organization and Team Support
Maintain a clean and organized front counter area
Participate in training programs and stay current on product knowledge
Assist other Parts Department employees as needed
Attend scheduled department meetings and support team initiatives
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below are representative of those required. This position operates in a fast-paced retail and warehouse environment with frequent interaction with customers and internal teams. Lifting up to 75 pounds may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
High school diploma or GED required
Prior parts or customer service experience preferred
Intermediate to advanced computer skills required
Skills Required
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to identify parts using catalogs and computer systems
Basic mathematical skills including pricing, discounts, and percentages
Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
Valid driver's license and ability to meet Company insurability requirements preferred
Travel
No regular travel required
Midwest Peterbilt Group Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with Employer Matching
Paid Holidays and PTO
Tool Insurance
Life Insurance
Hospital and Critical Care Plans
Short and Long-term disability programs
IDShield and LegalShield Services
Additional Job Board Information
Midwest Peterbilt Group is an equal opportunity employer
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws
Company Information
Founded in 1954, Sioux City Truck Sales, Inc. has grown from a small Diamond-T Truck dealerships into the exclusive Midwest Peterbilt Group (MPG), a network of Peterbilt truck dealerships across Iowa and Nebraska with locations in Sioux City, Des Moines, Council Bluffs, Norfolk, Lincoln, Omaha, and O'Neill. We offer premium trucks, parts, and service as well as wreck repairs and restoration services through MPG Collision Centers, Inc. (MPG CCI). And, we provide educational opportunities through the Midwest Diesel Tech Academy (MDTA).