Do you have a history of working in the auto parts industry? Have you successfully worked in places like Auto Zone, Napa, and Advanced Auto, or even have experience as a Parts Counterperson for a dealership? Are you looking to advance your career as an automotive parts specialist? Have you decided that you're ready to go back to what you know and love in 2024?!? Sounds like you are ready to join our team!
With Southern Auto Group, our Part Specialist is extremely knowledgeable about automotive parts and accessories and can accurately answer questions and satisfy customer requirements in person or on the phone. He/she locates automotive parts within the current inventory or from other sources (such as the internet, vendors, other dealerships, etc.) and arranges for delivery and installation.
The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and some experience with automotive parts and accessories. Candidates must have a pleasant and courteous personality, strong customer service and organizational skills, strong phone and computer skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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This is an in-person position and your attendance is required to maintain employment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
The year was 1979 when the Southern Auto Group opened its first location in the Hampton Roads area. Today, this massive conglomerate has grown into 16 core dealerships located in Chesapeake, Newport News, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach. There are 15 new car brands that include: Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Trucks, FIAT, Alfa Romeo, Chevrolet, Ford, Buick, GMC, Kia, Volkswagen, Nissan, Hyundai, and Acura. Plus, state-of-the-art Collision Centers, a Pre-owned Car and Truck Liquidation Outlet, and over 700 employees on its payroll.
Our dealerships are always looking for qualified candidates to fill a variety of positions. In addition to the vast opportunities we have available, you will find that management encourages and promotes advancement opportunities within each dealership. Our Mission Statement is as follows:
At Southern Auto Group, our mission is:
We are committed to hiring and retaining the very best employees in a supportive and positive workplace. The foundation of our culture is low employee turnover, career development, and increasing opportunities for responsibility and compensation. Guided by these principles, we foster an environment where every team member can thrive, contribute, and grow alongside the organization.
Take advantage of this opportunity to work for one of the Largest Auto Groups in Hampton Roads!
Discover more about our organization at DrivingSouthern.com. Or check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SouthernAutoGroup.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.