Auto Parts Counter Professional

The Parts Authority

Auto Parts Counter Professional enhancing customer relationships and closing sales in an automotive parts distribution company. Collaborating closely with team members to drive store success and customer satisfaction.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeDubuque • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $19 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates strong customer relationship management and sales skills, with a focus on achieving growth through effective negotiation and communication. Proficient in utilizing POS systems and MS Office applications to support sales processes and customer service excellence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Counter Sales ExperienceNegotiation SkillsCustomer Relationship ManagementPOS System ProficiencyGeneral Automotive Knowledge

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Counter SalesNegotiationCustomer ServiceSales GrowthOrder FulfillmentQuote PreparationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMS Office ProficiencyAutomotive Knowledge

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsPositive AttitudeProactive ApproachTenacity

Tools & Technologies

POS SystemsMS Office

Industry Keywords

Wholesale Auto PartsAftermarket IndustryCustomer BaseSales GoalsWorkplace Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain productive, long-lasting relationships with existing customers.
Close sales to achieve goals and drive growth.
Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
Get to know customers and understand their needs.
Locate hard-to-find parts and negotiate with vendors for the best deals.
Provide precise quotes and follow up with customers to ensure orders are placed.
Track lost sales and promote company specials.
Assist colleagues when needed and foster new sales opportunities.
Fulfill customer orders from various sectors, including installers, fleets, municipalities, and car dealerships.
Maintain and promote workplace safety.
Securing and transferring cash or other assets.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years in counter sales in a competitive market, with a preference for wholesale auto parts sales in the aftermarket industry.
Exceptional phone skills with a positive, enthusiastic, and attentive tone.
An existing customer base is a plus.
Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
Passionate about exceptional customer service and exceeding sales goals.
Ability to build and maintain lasting business relationships.
General automotive knowledge is preferred.
Focused on results, a producer, closer, and committed to growth.
Experience with POS systems and proficiency in MS Office applications (Word and Excel).
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to act and operate independently to accomplish objectives.
Outgoing, assertive, proactive, positive, with a “can-do” attitude and tenacity in pursuit of goals.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Coverage: Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
Insurance Options: Basic Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability Coverage.
Flexible Accounts: Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account.
Additional Benefits: Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, ID Theft Insurance, Legal Plan Insurance, Pet Insurance.
Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, and Vacation.
Financial Security: Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan.
Discounts: Employee Discounts on Merchandise.