Store Counter Sales (Part Time)

Location & Hours Plainville, CT, USA – Part time Role Overview We are so much more than a parts store and are looking for great talent to join our NAPA family. As a NAPA Counter Sales Associate, you are the face of the retail store and the go‑to person for customers’ automotive needs. You do not need to disassemble and rebuild engines, but you must have background knowledge of automotive parts. This role offers opportunities for career growth, whether you are interested in a full or part time position or want to explore other careers within the company. What you will be doing: Provide auto parts answers and solutions for retail and wholesale customers in person and over the phone. Use your parts knowledge to assist other NAPA team members when answering customer questions. Provide outstanding customer care and interactions with everyone who visits our store. Bring customer focus and high energy to our fast‑paced stores. Welcome retail customers into our stores and engage to provide a positive consumer experience. Use technology (computer, cash register, telephone, and paper catalog system). What will help you succeed: Genuinely enjoy helping retail and wholesale customers with their auto parts and service questions. Have gained parts experience through automotive work or have spent time tinkering with or repairing vehicles. Be willing to learn all things automotive if you don’t already have the background. Want to join a team where you can learn and grow your career – the opportunities are endless. Required Qualifications Valid Driver’s License. Previous experience in a parts store or automotive industry, or willingness to learn auto parts. High School Diploma or GED. Technical or trade school courses or degree is a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Love fast‑paced retail environments. Great listening skills and empathy for customers. Preferred Qualifications Background or passion for automotive, heavy equipment, farm industry, diesel, marine, or dealership. Experience in a parts store, auction, retail store, or auto body/collision. Knowledge of cataloging and/or inventory management systems. Entirely customer‑centric (external/internal). ASE Certifications. Benefits Awesome people and brand. Competitive pay. Outstanding health benefits and 401’K. Stable company. Fortune 200 with a family feel. Culture of promotion from within, using creativity, finding solutions, and ensuring each day and career path is unique. Great training and ongoing development with support from multiple leaders and your team. GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on ability, achievement, experience, conduct, and other legitimate business reasons. Where permitted by applicable law, successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 prior to start date. COVID‑19 vaccination is a condition of employment, subject to an approved accommodation, and proof of vaccination will be required on or prior to start date. #J-18808-Ljbffr