Job Description
Qualifications
Ability to work on and lead cross-functional teams
Excellent computer skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs
Excellent verbal communication skills
Excellent verbal communication skills
Experience using MS Office software products
Experience working in a warehouse setting and counter sales
Responsibilities
This hybrid-position will perform a range of functions involved primarily supporting walk-in customers at the sales counter and inside and outside sales, as needed
This position is responsible for working closely with Branch Managers in activities including but not limited to product sales, product offerings, marketing promotions that reinforce the branch’s strategic goals
This individual must have the ability to communicate, orally and in writing, in a professional manner when dealing with customers, employees, vendors, and other branch contacts
Additionally, approximately 30% of the time will be focused on general warehouse duties described more in detail below
Assists customers in determining and selecting appropriate parts
Provides price quotes and other parts information
Informs customers of specials and companion part requirements, ensuring that the customer is exposed to the full product line
Represents branch in a professional manner, remaining friendly and courteous in all customer and coworker interactions
Pulls and fills parts orders from stock
Prepares orders for daily shipment, delivery, or pick up
Inspects cores received from customers
Tags for return to vendor
Issues customer credit upon receipt of credit from vendor
Notifies manager of out-of-stock parts or other department materials that require immediate attention
Locates out-of-stock parts from external sources and submits emergency orders, as necessary
Notifies customers of receipt of special order parts
Informs customers of parts order arrival and delivery date
Verifies will-call and back orders weekly and returns to vendors
Follows up on back orders
Provides customers with their copy of invoices
Receives payment for retail purchases
Obtains credit authorizations or required signatures for charge sales
Issues credits for returned parts after verifying purchase and pricing by reviewing original invoice
Participates in annual physical inventory
Assists Branch Manager with maintaining lost sales tracking program
Keeps front counter and parts areas clean and free of clutter
Performs weekly branch cleaning in cooperation with the rest of the branch staff
Stays informed of new products and product updates
Performs other duties as assigned
Pull and fill stock order for outgoing deliveries
Separate, label, and verify the count of incoming freight deliveries
Package finished product for shipping (shrink wrapping, boxing, and labeling)
Some overtime work may be scheduled and required
Operate Varsity Ship desk
Performs other duties as assigned
Job description
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This hybrid-position will perform a range of functions involved primarily supporting walk-in customers at the sales counter and inside and outside sales, as needed. This position is responsible for working closely with Branch Managers in activities including but not limited to product sales, product offerings, marketing promotions that reinforce the branch’s strategic goals. This individual must have the ability to communicate, orally and in writing, in a professional manner when dealing with customers, employees, vendors, and other branch contacts. Additionally, approximately 30% of the time will be focused on general warehouse duties described more in detail below.
WHY TRANSTAR?
We have a need for a Counter Sales team member. Counter Sales associates are an essential part of Transtar’s distribution network. Transtar is a place where fresh ideas are encouraged and heard; where balance is achieved between working smart and having fun; where your accomplishments are recognized!
WHAT YOU WILL DO WITH YOUR TALENTS:
• Assists customers in determining and selecting appropriate parts. Provides price quotes and other parts information.
• Informs customers of specials and companion part requirements, ensuring that the customer is exposed to the full product line.
• Represents branch in a professional manner, remaining friendly and courteous in all customer and coworker interactions.
• Pulls and fills parts orders from stock. Prepares orders for daily shipment, delivery, or pick up.
• Inspects cores received from customers. Tags for return to vendor. Issues customer credit upon receipt of credit from vendor.
• Notifies manager of out-of-stock parts or other department materials that require immediate attention. Locates out-of-stock parts from external sources and submits emergency orders, as necessary.
• Notifies customers of receipt of special order parts. Informs customers of parts order arrival and delivery date.
• Verifies will-call and back orders weekly and returns to vendors. Follows up on back orders.
• Provides customers with their copy of invoices. Receives payment for retail purchases. Obtains credit authorizations or required signatures for charge sales.
• Issues credits for returned parts after verifying purchase and pricing by reviewing original invoice.
• Participates in annual physical inventory.
• Assists Branch Manager with maintaining lost sales tracking program.
• Keeps front counter and parts areas clean and free of clutter. Performs weekly branch cleaning in cooperation with the rest of the branch staff.
• Stays informed of new products and product updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional responsibilities included (30% of time):
• Pull and fill stock order for outgoing deliveries.
• Separate, label, and verify the count of incoming freight deliveries.
• Package finished product for shipping (shrink wrapping, boxing, and labeling)
• Some overtime work may be scheduled and required
• Operate Varsity Ship desk
• Performs other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
• Background in vehicle parts knowledge, automotive part fitment, OEM and competitive part evaluation, preferred.
• Prior experience with automotive part interchanges, preferred.
• Ability to work on and lead cross-functional teams.
• Work experience in a distribution and technical environment, preferred.
• Excellent computer skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• 1 - 3 years of work related experience (auto parts sales a plus).
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Experience using MS Office software products.
• AS 400 / JD Edwards experience or similar ERP a plus.
• Experience working in a warehouse setting and counter sales
• Experience working with Varsity ship a plus, but not required
Ability to work on and lead cross-functional teams
Excellent computer skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs
Excellent verbal communication skills
Excellent verbal communication skills
Experience using MS Office software products
Experience working in a warehouse setting and counter sales
Responsibilities
This hybrid-position will perform a range of functions involved primarily supporting walk-in customers at the sales counter and inside and outside sales, as needed
This position is responsible for working closely with Branch Managers in activities including but not limited to product sales, product offerings, marketing promotions that reinforce the branch’s strategic goals
This individual must have the ability to communicate, orally and in writing, in a professional manner when dealing with customers, employees, vendors, and other branch contacts
Additionally, approximately 30% of the time will be focused on general warehouse duties described more in detail below
Assists customers in determining and selecting appropriate parts
Provides price quotes and other parts information
Informs customers of specials and companion part requirements, ensuring that the customer is exposed to the full product line
Represents branch in a professional manner, remaining friendly and courteous in all customer and coworker interactions
Pulls and fills parts orders from stock
Prepares orders for daily shipment, delivery, or pick up
Inspects cores received from customers
Tags for return to vendor
Issues customer credit upon receipt of credit from vendor
Notifies manager of out-of-stock parts or other department materials that require immediate attention
Locates out-of-stock parts from external sources and submits emergency orders, as necessary
Notifies customers of receipt of special order parts
Informs customers of parts order arrival and delivery date
Verifies will-call and back orders weekly and returns to vendors
Follows up on back orders
Provides customers with their copy of invoices
Receives payment for retail purchases
Obtains credit authorizations or required signatures for charge sales
Issues credits for returned parts after verifying purchase and pricing by reviewing original invoice
Participates in annual physical inventory
Assists Branch Manager with maintaining lost sales tracking program
Keeps front counter and parts areas clean and free of clutter
Performs weekly branch cleaning in cooperation with the rest of the branch staff
Stays informed of new products and product updates
Performs other duties as assigned
Pull and fill stock order for outgoing deliveries
Separate, label, and verify the count of incoming freight deliveries
Package finished product for shipping (shrink wrapping, boxing, and labeling)
Some overtime work may be scheduled and required
Operate Varsity Ship desk
Performs other duties as assigned
Job description
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This hybrid-position will perform a range of functions involved primarily supporting walk-in customers at the sales counter and inside and outside sales, as needed. This position is responsible for working closely with Branch Managers in activities including but not limited to product sales, product offerings, marketing promotions that reinforce the branch’s strategic goals. This individual must have the ability to communicate, orally and in writing, in a professional manner when dealing with customers, employees, vendors, and other branch contacts. Additionally, approximately 30% of the time will be focused on general warehouse duties described more in detail below.
WHY TRANSTAR?
We have a need for a Counter Sales team member. Counter Sales associates are an essential part of Transtar’s distribution network. Transtar is a place where fresh ideas are encouraged and heard; where balance is achieved between working smart and having fun; where your accomplishments are recognized!
WHAT YOU WILL DO WITH YOUR TALENTS:
• Assists customers in determining and selecting appropriate parts. Provides price quotes and other parts information.
• Informs customers of specials and companion part requirements, ensuring that the customer is exposed to the full product line.
• Represents branch in a professional manner, remaining friendly and courteous in all customer and coworker interactions.
• Pulls and fills parts orders from stock. Prepares orders for daily shipment, delivery, or pick up.
• Inspects cores received from customers. Tags for return to vendor. Issues customer credit upon receipt of credit from vendor.
• Notifies manager of out-of-stock parts or other department materials that require immediate attention. Locates out-of-stock parts from external sources and submits emergency orders, as necessary.
• Notifies customers of receipt of special order parts. Informs customers of parts order arrival and delivery date.
• Verifies will-call and back orders weekly and returns to vendors. Follows up on back orders.
• Provides customers with their copy of invoices. Receives payment for retail purchases. Obtains credit authorizations or required signatures for charge sales.
• Issues credits for returned parts after verifying purchase and pricing by reviewing original invoice.
• Participates in annual physical inventory.
• Assists Branch Manager with maintaining lost sales tracking program.
• Keeps front counter and parts areas clean and free of clutter. Performs weekly branch cleaning in cooperation with the rest of the branch staff.
• Stays informed of new products and product updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional responsibilities included (30% of time):
• Pull and fill stock order for outgoing deliveries.
• Separate, label, and verify the count of incoming freight deliveries.
• Package finished product for shipping (shrink wrapping, boxing, and labeling)
• Some overtime work may be scheduled and required
• Operate Varsity Ship desk
• Performs other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
• Background in vehicle parts knowledge, automotive part fitment, OEM and competitive part evaluation, preferred.
• Prior experience with automotive part interchanges, preferred.
• Ability to work on and lead cross-functional teams.
• Work experience in a distribution and technical environment, preferred.
• Excellent computer skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• 1 - 3 years of work related experience (auto parts sales a plus).
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Experience using MS Office software products.
• AS 400 / JD Edwards experience or similar ERP a plus.
• Experience working in a warehouse setting and counter sales
• Experience working with Varsity ship a plus, but not required
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Counter Sales and Warehouse position is now open for candidates interested in the Warehouse / Logistics Jobs sector. This role in New Orleans offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Warehouse / Logistics Jobs is a plus.