Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
OfficeManager

Christopher James

WINNABOW,NC

Summary

Talented person driven to exceed sales, quality and customer satisfaction goals every day. Seasoned Parts Manager skilled at improving procedures to maximize productivity and efficiency while streamlining processes and reducing costs. Terrific motivator and planner with in-depth understanding of parts, vendors and customer needs.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Parts Counter Salesperson

Hendrick Automotive Group
Wilmington, NC
12.2021 - Current
  • Greeted customers via telephone and in person to answer questions, resolve concerns and complete sales.
  • Assisted customers in finding appropriate parts promptly.
  • Researched vehicles and parts via physical catalogs and electronic means.
  • Ordered parts from various distributors to fulfill demands.
  • Conducted cash handling, credit card transactions and register closeout at end of business day.
  • Organized parts storage and stocked inventory according to established guidelines.
  • Maintained clean and neat parts counter and sales floor.
  • Stocked and managed stock of parts.
  • Used and maintained knowledge of stock numbering system and properly categorized for easy access and organization.
  • Completed sales and service documentation for customer and business records and provided receipts of purchase.
  • Reached out to vendors outside usual network to find parts not available from traditional sources.
  • Adhered to company guidelines for performance and compliance.
  • Oversaw team of 14 employees

Parts Counter Person

Hendrick Automotive Group
Concord, NC
04.2017 - 12.2021

Same as Toyota of Wilmington

  • Oversaw team of 22 employees

Body Shop Parts Manager

Hendrick Automotive Group
Concord, NC
10.2006 - 04.2017
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Developed and implemented new procedures for improving inventory control and reducing time required locating parts by modifying part numbers and locations.
  • Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
  • Worked with insurance company's to make sure best and proper repairs for customers

Education

High School Diploma -

South Rowan High School
China Grove, NC
06.2005

Skills

  • Performance Strategies
  • Procedural Updates
  • Data Operations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Creative Solutions
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Database Management System Software
  • Customer Care
  • Quality Inspection and Control
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Lift Trucks

Certification

DOT Hazardous Materials Training

Safe Driving

Slips, Trip and Fall Prevention

Forklift Safety

Timeline

Parts Counter Salesperson

Hendrick Automotive Group
12.2021 - Current

Parts Counter Person

Hendrick Automotive Group
04.2017 - 12.2021

Body Shop Parts Manager

Hendrick Automotive Group
10.2006 - 04.2017

High School Diploma -

South Rowan High School
Christopher James