Automotive Parts Specialist ~ Valparaiso, IN

## Automotive Parts Specialist ~ Valparaiso, IN

**Drive your future at Auto-Wares Group of Companies as a Full Time Counterperson!**

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**Join our team as a Full-Time Counterperson! We are looking for a dependable, customer-focused individual eager to grow in a fast-paced environment for our Auto Value Valparaiso, IN store. This position offers hands-on experience, professional growth opportunities, and a chance to contribute to our mission of delivering top-notch service every day.**

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**Key Responsibilities:**

• Be the face of our company by establishing positive experiences with every customer interaction.
• Conduct all activities using a customer focused perspective, always providing efficient and accurate expertise.
• Finalize sales using methods such as phone calls, in person communication, and more!
• Establish a deep knowledge of the parts and services we provide to our customers.
• Support our customers’ needs through always offering all product options to our customers and exemplifying our Never Say No values.
• Assist store personnel in maintaining a clean and organized store appearance.
• Contribute to the store’s daily operations by processing returns and assisting newer store personnel.

**The Perks:**

• **Competitive Pay:** Take advantage of programs such as store training paths and store bonus opportunities.
• **Paid-Time-Off and Paid Holiday potential.**
• **Comprehensive Benefits:** Enroll in our available plans which include health, dental, vision, employee assistance, 401k with company match, and more!!
• **Discounts:** Inquire on the vast employee discount opportunities including cell phone plans, hotel room discounts, and much more!
• **Perks for Students:** Enroll in continuing education and receive tuition reimbursement, apply for potential scholarships, and take part in our established relationship with Northwood University for tuition discounts.

**Who We Are:**

• Auto-Wares Group of companies is a network of company teams that stretch across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Kentucky.
• Founded in 1976 with humble beginnings in Grand Rapids, MI, Auto-Wares has grown into a substantial distribution network specializing in extensive inventory, product knowledge, and full-service programs.
• We proudly support nearly 500+ Auto Parts Stores, 700+ AVBTB Certified Service Centers and 36,000+ Wholesale Accounts in the Midwest.
• We put people at the heart of everything we do, recognizing that people are the core of our business.
• Whether you're a customer, vendor, or employee, we like to think of you as more than business partners, you are part of our family.

**Schedule:**Full time, Monday-Friday, Saturdays on rotation
## Automotive Parts Specialist ~ Valparaiso, IN
**Job Requirements:**

• ***Previous 3 years experience* in automotive field.**
• Customer focused with strong communication skills.
• Must be at least 18 years of Age
• Valid Driver’s License
• No major violations
• No more than two moving violations in the past 3 years if over 25 years of age, in the past 5 years if under 25 years of age
• No more than one at-fault accident
• Must be able to comply with all physical requirements of position including a pre-employment physical and drug test.
• Able to lift and Carry up to 50 Pounds with Both Arms.

Find our story at [<www.autowares.com>](http://www.autowares.com/) and discover how we display our belief that *Service is the Difference!*