["Automotive Parts Consultant / Counterperson","Automotive Parts Consultant / Counterperson"]

Automotive Parts Consultant / CounterpersonFamily-owned. 26+ years serving the Tri-State. Award-winning service. Now hiring for our Parts team.At Bridgewater Chevrolet, we've spent more than two and a half decades building something our customers and our team can count on — a transparent, no-games dealership where people are treated like family and every department pulls together. Our Parts department is the engine room of that promise. When technicians can get the right part in their hands fast, cars get fixed right the first time, customers get back on the road, and the whole store wins.We're looking for a Parts Consultant / Counterperson who takes pride in the work, moves with a sense of urgency, and wants to be part of a team that's genuinely on a mission — not just clocking in for a job.About the RoleThe Parts Consultant advises, recommends, and sells retail and wholesale parts to all available customers — over the counter, through the shop, or on the phone. Just as importantly, you're the link between the parts room and the service bays: physically running parts out to our technicians so repairs stay on schedule and our customers stay happy. You'll contribute to the success of the dealership by selling parts effectively to internal and external clients while hitting individual and departmental sales goals.Who Thrives HereShow up on time, in uniform, ready to goTake ownership — if a tech is waiting on a part, you're already movingCommunicate clearly and honestly with teammates and customersWant to learn, be coached, and grow into bigger roles over timeUnderstand that a great parts department makes the service department great — and a great service department is how we've kept customers coming back for 26+ yearsWhy BridgewaterFamily-owned and stable — 26+ years in business, two dealerships, and a leadership team that's still hands‑on every dayTeam‑first culture — we invest in training, mentoring, and building people up, not burning them outAward‑winning service department — you'll be part of a shop that's already respected in the Tri‑State areaReal growth path — many of our leaders started on the counter, in the bay, or on the floorWe're willing to train the right applicant who is well versed in automotive knowledge, proficient using a computer, and has excellent customer service skills. If you've got the attitude and the aptitude, we'll teach you the rest.Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $90,000.00 per yearAnnual Base Salary + CommissionHealth InsuranceVision InsuranceHands on TrainingRequirementsFamiliarity with parts catalogsPrevious experience with the Dealertrack DMS system preferred, but not requiredComputer proficiency — able to use computers for mathematical calculations, word processing, email, research, training, testing, and communication with manufacturersTeam-oriented, flexible, and focused on maintaining a high level of customer serviceValid driver's licenseComfortable being on your feet, walking the shop, and lifting/carrying parts of varying sizes throughout the dayPrevious Chevrolet parts experience is a plusSuperior communication skills, both written and verbalPrevious automotive parts experience is a BIG plusResponsibilitiesInteract with technicians to fill their parts requests, and physically run parts from the parts department out to technicians at their bays to keep the shop movingInteract with retail and wholesale customers to fill their parts requests with the same care we give every guest at BridgewaterTrack all incoming and outgoing parts for the dealershipLocate available parts when the dealership is out of stock — we don't tell customers "no," we find a wayHandle parts payment collection and make sure everything is billed correctly through the service department and collision repair shopAssist with packaging and shipping parts back to the manufacturer, and complete the appropriate record keepingReference parts manuals (hard copy and electronic) to identify the exact right part for the make, model, and year being servicedAssist walk‑in customers in selecting required parts, suggest companion items, offer specials, and expose customers to the full product linePull purchases from stock; if a part is not in stock, determine availability and submit an emergency order when requestedAnswer phone calls with professionalism, providing price quotes and other informationAssist outside sales representatives with their ordersSet up orders for daily shipment, delivery, or pick upMove quickly and safely between the parts counter, warehouse shelves, and service bays throughout the shiftAny other tasks directed by the Parts Manager to support the departmentRemote Type: NoJob Type: Full-TimeJob Category: Auto ServiceAbout UsBridgewater Chevrolet is one of New Jersey's leading Chevrolet dealerships, serving customers throughout Somerset, Hunterdon, Middlesex, and the surrounding communities. For more than 26 years, our organization has built its reputation on honesty, transparency, exceptional customer experiences, and long‑term relationships.Our mission is simple: build customers for life while developing people for life.We believe customers deserve to work with professionals who listen, communicate clearly, and genuinely care about helping them make the right decisions. Whether purchasing a vehicle, servicing one they already own, or growing their business through commercial vehicles, our team focuses on relationships rather than transactions.What truly makes Bridgewater Chevrolet different is our culture.We are a high‑support, high‑accountability organization. Our leaders coach, mentor, and work alongside their teams every day. We invest heavily in training, personal development, leadership growth, product knowledge, communication skills, and customer experience because we believe great people create great businesses.Our employees receive daily coaching, one‑on‑one development, ongoing training, and opportunities to continually improve both personally and professionally. We hire people who are humble, hungry, coachable, and emotionally intelligent because character matters more than experience.Many of our leaders have grown internally, and we believe the next generation of managers, directors, and future dealership leaders already work somewhere today—they simply need the right environment to develop.As our organization continues to grow and pursue future expansion opportunities, we are actively developing leaders in every department. For the right individuals, the opportunities for advancement are significant.Why Join UsHigh support and high accountability cultureDaily coaching and one‑on‑one developmentLeadership that invests in your growthClear opportunities for advancementStrong emphasis on personal developmentA collaborative team environmentA reputation built on trust and integrityA customer‑first culture focused on relationshipsOpportunities to grow into future leadership positionsWe are not simply building a dealership. We are building future leaders.Our organization continues to grow, and we are looking for people who want to grow with us. Many employees who have left the automotive industry or other dealerships eventually realize the value of strong leadership, support, and culture and often say they did not appreciate how unique our environment was until they experienced something different.The people who thrive here are humble, hungry, coachable, emotionally intelligent, and willing to embrace proven processes while continuing to improve themselves.If you are looking for a place where leadership is accessible, training is constant, effort is rewarded, and growth is encouraged, Bridgewater Chevrolet offers an opportunity to build more than a career—you can build your future.WHO SUCCEEDS HEREHumble enough to accept coaching and feedbackHungry to improve personally and professionallyEmotionally intelligent and able to build relationshipsCoachable and willing to follow proven processesSelf‑motivated and willing to take initiativeTeam‑oriented and supportive of othersDriven to build a long‑term career rather than simply earn a paycheckComfortable being held accountable to high standardsPassionate about serving customers at a high levelCommitted to continuous learning and personal growthWHO MAY STRUGGLE HEREResist coaching or feedbackPrefer excuses over accountabilityWant shortcuts instead of proven processesFocus only on today's paycheck rather than long‑term growthDislike structure, training, or performance expectationsAvoid personal development and self‑improvementBlame others for their resultsPrefer to work independently without supporting the teamExpect success without effort or consistencyView customers as transactions instead of relationships#J-18808-Ljbffr