Parts Advisor (Performance BMW)

Parts St. Catharines, Ontario


Description

Position at Performance Auto Group

Drive for Excellence
Performance BMW is an award-winning team that is driven for excellence. As Niagara’s exclusive BMW dealer, we bring luxury right to the doors of our guests. Whether we’re providing a guest with a test drive or servicing a vehicle, we’re committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience. 
Performance BMW is looking for a Parts Advisor to join our dynamic team in St. Catharines.
About Us
Performance Auto Group, is a leading automotive group, whose purpose is to be the preferred automotive group by fostering fair and respectful relationships that positively impact our team, customers, partners, and communities. Our core values as an organization are the principles we were built on that guide us today.
  • Great Experience: Every customer is entitled to a great experience
  • Integrity: We are honest and transparent in our actions
  • Diversity: We are stronger through the inclusion of people, brands, and ideas
  • Innovation: We passionately embrace opportunities for new and continuous improvements
  • Empowerment: We encourage and support our people to take initiative
  • Giving Back: We positively impact the communities in which we live, work and raise families 
Here’s what you’ll deliver:
  • Assisting customers with parts inquiries, in person, on the phone, and electronically.
  • Filling orders for Service Technicians in the Service Department.
  • Placing orders in a timely fashion.
  • Maintaining proper inventory levels.
  • Inspect damaged parts brought in by customers to determine the proper replacement. 
  • Identifying the necessary part(s) required on the basis of the customer's description of issues. 
  • Examining returned parts for defects and conferring with customers about exchanging the part or processing a refund. 
  • Consult catalogs for stock numbers and prices and bring parts from the stockroom. 
  • Suggesting part(s) that are interchangeable, placing special orders for a part, or referring the customers to another business location, if a customer needs a part that is not stocked. 
  • Unpacking and marking incoming parts and storing them in the stockroom according to a prearranged system.
  • Receiving and filling telephone orders.
  • Keeping catalogs and price lists up-to-date.
  • Recording sales and taking inventory.
  • Projecting a positive attitude for the benefit of our customers and fellow employees.
  • Read, understand, and adhere to all rules, regulations, and procedures as per company policies
  • Ensure that all work performed is thorough, accurate, and completed in a timely fashion.
  • Work effectively without supervision.
What you need to succeed:
  • 1-3 years experience in Automotive Parts is an asset.
  • Must have a valid Ontario Driver's License and good driving record. 
  • Must be able to lift and carry heavy parts (up to 50 lbs).
  • Be personable, honest, and hardworking.
  • Strong computer and number skills.
  • Be able to multitask and manage incoming phone calls effectively.
  • A proven self-starter who can work under pressure. 
  • Previous experience using CDK Software as an asset. 
What’s in it for you?
  • Excellent management support and guidance
  • Opportunities through our Internal career mobility program
  • Access to health, dental and vision insurance
  • Disability, critical illness and life insurance for the unexpected
  • Our Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for you and your family's wellness
  • Discount on vehicles, service and parts for you and your family
  • Discounts to retailers and service providers across the country
  • Free and engaging employee events 
  • Did we mention we love giving back to our communities?!
***This compensation range will be based on knowledge and experience***
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Salary: $40,000 - $50,000 per year
Performance Auto Group is a leading automotive company in Southern Ontario with over 2000 employees, 23 brands and 44 locations in Brampton, Brantford, Bolton, Grimsby, Mississauga, Orangeville, St. Catharines, Huntsville and Toronto. Performance Auto Group also includes AutoPlanet Direct, Ontario's largest indoor used car showroom.
We thank all applicants; however only those contacted for an interview will be considered. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people with special needs. Accommodations will be provided throughout the selection process as requested. For any inquiries please email us.