GM Auto Parts Specialist

Automotive Parts Specialist

Join the Jim Barnard Chevrolet Team

Jim Barnard Chevrolet is looking for a motivated, customer-focused Automotive Parts Specialist to join our team in Churchville, NY.

For more than 54 years, Jim Barnard Chevrolet has built a reputation for exceptional customer service, strong community relationships, and long-term employee retention. As an independent, family-owned Chevrolet dealership, we offer something many dealerships no longer can: a workplace where employees are valued, decisions are made locally, and hard work is recognized.

Whether you are an experienced automotive parts professional or someone looking to grow your career in the automotive industry, this is an opportunity to join a respected dealership with a loyal customer base and a commitment to employee success.

Why Join Jim Barnard Chevrolet?

Competitive Compensation

• Competitive hourly pay plus monthly performance bonus
• $45,000 to $60,000+ annual earning potential

Excellent Benefits

• Excellus health insurance (single coverage paid by the dealership)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• AFLAC supplemental insurance options
• Uniforms provided and professionally cleaned
• Employee vehicle purchase program
• Paid training and career development opportunities

Work-Life Balance

• Monday through Friday
• 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• No evenings
• No weekends

A Career, Not Just a Job

• Family-owned and operated for over 54 years
• Locally managed and community focused
• Stable work environment with low turnover
• Strong reputation and loyal customer base
• Opportunities for advancement and professional growth

Responsibilities

The Automotive Parts Specialist will:

• Assist technicians, wholesale accounts, and retail customers with parts and accessory needs
• Identify, source, and sell GM and aftermarket parts
• Process special orders, returns, and warranty transactions
• Receive, stock, and organize incoming inventory
• Maintain accurate inventory records and participate in cycle counts
• Track lost sales and inventory opportunities
• Follow up on special-order parts and communicate status updates
• Support the Service Department with prompt and accurate parts fulfillment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe parts department
• Perform additional duties as needed to support dealership operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive dealership parts experience preferred
• GM parts experience highly desirable
• Experience with GM Parts Workbench and GM Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC)
• Familiarity with dealership management systems such as Auto/Mate
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and inventory management abilities
• ASE Parts Specialist Certification a plus
• Forklift experience a plus
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record

Training & Development

We believe in promoting from within and investing in our people.

You'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced GM parts professionals while gaining hands-on experience with:

• GM Parts Workbench and Electronic Parts Catalog
• Parts inventory control and management
• Retail, wholesale, and service department operations
• Auto/Mate dealership management software
• Ongoing manufacturer and industry training

Future advancement opportunities may include senior parts specialist, inventory control, wholesale parts sales, or management positions.

Build Your Future with Jim Barnard Chevrolet

Since 1972, Jim Barnard Chevrolet has served generations of customers throughout the region. Our success has been built on taking care of customers and taking care of employees.

If you're looking for a stable career with excellent benefits, a great work schedule, and the opportunity to work with a trusted local dealership, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover why so many employees and customers have chosen Jim Barnard Chevrolet for generations.