Parts Salesperson (Aftermarket Spares)

The workshop runs on good bookings and the right parts. This franchised car dealership in Fourways needs you on that side. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Home base is a franchised car dealership on the Fourways side of Gauteng.

• Pick, pack and issue parts to technicians against job cards
• Load bookings in the dealer management system
• Submit warranty claims with photos and technician reports
• Open job cards and explain the work and cost before it starts
• Count stock during cycle counts and year-end stocktake
• Book in vehicles, walk around with the customer and note existing damage
• Look up part numbers in the electronic parts catalogue using the VIN

• Matric, plus a motor industry background
• At least 2 years as a service advisor, parts interpreter or in a similar counter role
• Good working knowledge of car parts and basic vehicle systems
• Computer literate with a dealer management system or parts software
• Code 08 licence
• Accurate when capturing part numbers and prices

• Some mechanical training or a trade background
• Experience in a customer satisfaction survey-driven dealership
• Parts interpreter or service advisor course through merSETA

• Paid brand training
• Monthly CSI bonus for customer ratings
• Commission on parts sales or workshop turnover
• Company uniform

• For parts jobs, say how quickly you can find a part using the VIN. Some interviews include a quick lookup test.
• If your customer satisfaction scores were good, give the score. It is the number dealers watch most.