Entry-Level Parts Advisor
Entry‑Level Parts Advisor
Sands Auto Group is seeking a motivated, career‑driven Entry‑Level Parts Advisor to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is eager to learn, enjoys working with people, and wants to build a long‑term career in the automotive industry. If you have mechanical curiosity, strong communication skills, and feel comfortable with computers and numbers, we can teach you the rest.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer service by greeting customers, actively listening, and answering product questions
- Learn to identify and recommend related parts to support customer and technician needs
- Work closely with experienced parts staff to understand parts cataloging, inventory flow, and ordering processes
- Assist with inventory management and verify stock levels
- Cost parts on invoices and repair orders, including discounts, credits, and promotions
- Maintain positive relationships with vendors and support special‑order communication
- Notify customers when special‑order parts arrive
- Coordinate with service and sales departments to ensure timely fulfillment of parts requests
- Identify opportunities to improve parts department processes
- Support retail merchandising and display of parts and accessories
- Record and monitor back orders
- Utilize return allowances to reduce idle or obsolete inventory
- Inspect returned parts and assist customers with replacements or refunds
- Perform cashier duties as needed
- Maintain organized filing systems for repair orders, special orders, and back orders
What Makes This Role Ideal for Entry‑Level Candidates
- No prior dealership or parts experience required
- Hands‑on training from knowledgeable, experienced parts professionals
- Exposure to multiple departments and dealership operations
- Clear opportunities for growth into parts specialist, service advisor, or management roles
- Supportive team environment focused on development and long‑term success
Who We’re Looking For
- Self‑motivated individuals with a strong work ethic
- Excellent communicators who enjoy helping customers
- Team players who work well with others
- Detail‑oriented individuals comfortable with computers and numbers
- Candidates eager to learn, grow, and build a career
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
