Parts Counter Advisor
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What you'll do
- Assist retail customers in identifying and selecting the correct OEM parts and accessories based on their needs.
- Use electronic parts catalogues (EPC) and dealership systems to look up accurate part numbers and verify compatibility.
- Provide pricing, availability, and product guidance, including special‑order items and accessories.
- Process retail transactions, including cash, credit, warranty claims, core returns, and invoices.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and customer‑friendly parts counter area.
- Receive, inspect, and stock incoming parts, handle returns, exchanges, and warranty related parts.
- Track back ordered parts, notify customers of arrival times, and manage follow up communication.
- Promote OEM parts, accessories, and dealership specials to enhance customer value and sales.
- Collaborate with the parts inventory team to maintain accurate stock levels and proper bin organization.
- Support dealership departments by providing parts information or preparing orders as needed.
- Follow all dealership, OEM, and safety procedures, including proper handling of parts and chemicals.
What they're looking for
- Strong knowledge of automotive components, OEM parts catalogues, and inventory systems.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills with a professional, friendly approach.
- Ability to manage multiple customer requests in a fast paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy in parts lookup.
- Proficiency with dealership management systems (DMS) and electronic parts catalogues (EPC).
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
Nice to have
- 1-3+ years of automotive parts experience preferred; OEM dealership experience is an asset.
- Basic mechanical or automotive knowledge preferred.
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Brand Statement
Rev Up Your Career at CMP Automotive in Calgary, Alberta!
Join a team where progress isn’t just a goal, it’s the culture we live and breathe. As part of a family-owned and operated automotive group, CMP Automotive embraces Kaizen —‘continuous improvement’— as the driving force behind how we operate. We are always evolving to deliver an exceptional experience for our customers, strengthen opportunities for our employees, and support the communities in which we work.
At CMP Automotive, you’ll step into a fast‑paced, forward‑thinking environment where your ideas matter, your growth is prioritized, and your work fuels a culture of excellence. If you're passionate, driven, and ready to accelerate your career, this is the place for you.
Start your engine - your next great opportunity begins here!
As part of the Kaizen Automotive Group, CMP Automotive is proud to be able to empower our associates with a supportive workplace and access to the benefits they need along their professional journey to feel happy, healthy and valued. Full‑Time employees enjoy a robust benefits package, including:
• Competitive Compensation• Dental & Extended Health Coverage• Company Pension• Paid Time Off• Life & Disability Insurance• Employee & Family Assistance Programs• Vehicle Purchase & Service Discounts• Paid Professional Development• Company‑Wide Appreciation Events• And SO MUCH MORE!
Overview
Position Summary
The Parts Counter Advisor, Retail is responsible for supporting customers at the dealership’s retail parts counter by assisting with part identification, quotes, sales, and product recommendations. This role ensures a professional, friendly experience for walk in customers and supports the dealership’s OEM parts sales goals. The advisor works closely with the parts, service, and collision teams to maintain accurate inventory, deliver timely service, and uphold OEM standards.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
- Assist retail customers in identifying and selecting the correct OEM parts and accessories based on their needs.
- Use electronic parts catalogues (EPC) and dealership systems to look up accurate part numbers and verify compatibility.
- Provide pricing, availability, and product guidance, including special‑order items and accessories.
- Process retail transactions, including cash, credit, warranty claims, core returns, and invoices.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and customer‑friendly parts counter area.
- Receive, inspect, and stock incoming parts, handle returns, exchanges, and warranty related parts.
- Track back ordered parts, notify customers of arrival times, and manage follow up communication.
- Promote OEM parts, accessories, and dealership specials to enhance customer value and sales.
- Collaborate with the parts inventory team to maintain accurate stock levels and proper bin organization.
- Support dealership departments by providing parts information or preparing orders as needed.
- Follow all dealership, OEM, and safety procedures, including proper handling of parts and chemicals.
Qualifications
- 1-3+ years of automotive parts experience preferred; OEM dealership experience is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of automotive components, OEM parts catalogues, and inventory systems.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills with a professional, friendly approach.
- Ability to manage multiple customer requests in a fast paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy in parts lookup.
- Proficiency with dealership management systems (DMS) and electronic parts catalogues (EPC).
- Basic mechanical or automotive knowledge preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
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