Pritchard Companies

Parts Advisor

Pritchard Companies  •  $45k - $60k/yr  •  Clear Lake, IA (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

Parts Advisor

Help Keep Our Service Team Moving

The Parts Advisor plays a key role in supporting both customers and technicians by providing exceptional service, maintaining accurate inventory, and ensuring the right parts are available when needed. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced dealership environment.

If you enjoy helping customers, solving problems, and working as part of a team, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

  • Assist customers in identifying and ordering the correct parts and accessories for their vehicles.
  • Provide outstanding customer service while creating a positive and informative experience.
  • Promote and sell parts and accessories by making knowledgeable recommendations to customers and technicians.
  • Work closely with service technicians to ensure parts are available to support efficient repairs and shop productivity.
  • Research, identify, and source automotive parts using manufacturer catalogs and dealership systems.
  • Monitor inventory levels and maintain an organized parts department.
  • Resolve parts availability issues and coordinate special orders when necessary.
  • Locate parts across multiple dealership locations and external suppliers.
  • Pick up parts from distributors and vendors as needed.
  • Maintain current knowledge of manufacturer parts, products, and dealership programs through ongoing OEM training.
  • Support department goals through accuracy, teamwork, and operational efficiency.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Reporting Structure

Reports To: Parts Manager

Qualifications

Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills.
  • Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn dealership software systems.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred

  • Previous automotive parts department experience.
  • Automotive, diesel, or mechanical knowledge.
  • Experience using electronic parts catalogs and dealership management systems.
  • Forklift experience or ability to operate material handling equipment safely.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.
  • Ability to safely operate forklifts and other warehouse or material-handling equipment as required.

Why Join Pritchard Companies?

  • Be part of a 100+ year legacy
  • People-first culture
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Employee-Focused Culture

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pritchard Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pritchard Companies

About Pritchard Companies

Pritchard Companies is a family-owned and operated National Automotive Enterprise. We provide quality automotive offerings and services through the following business units:

Pritchard Family Auto Stores

A 5th generation family-owned and operated business, serving North Iowa with quality, dependable automobiles and outstanding customer service since 1913.

Locations: Clear Lake, Britt, Garner, Belmond, Forest City, Mason City

Pritchard Commercial

Pritchard Commercial is a Class 1 through 7 truck and cab chassis franchised dealer, providing medium-duty and low cab forward products from 12 OEMs, including Ford, RAM, GMC, Chevrolet, Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, Nissan, Isuzu, Volkswagen, Workhorse, and Mullen. We offer custom-fit solutions tailored to your exact needs through upfit partners, manufacturer pools and in-stock work-ready equipment.

Locations: Nationwide

Worldwide Equipment Sales

Worldwide offers high quality, custom built tow trucks and trailers. Our sales and service staff has decades of experience and pride themselves on providing an exceptional customer experience.

Locations: Rockdale, IL, Livonia, MI, Greencastle, PA

Streetrod Golf Cars

For more than two decades, Streetrod has been manufacturing custom leisure vehicles. Featured in Golf Digest as the "Best Club Transport: Luxury".

Locations: Montezuma, IA, The Villages, FL

Lake Life Rentals is open seasonally, offering recreational vehicle rentals such as Jeep Wranglers, Golf Cars and Electric Bikes.

Location: Clear Lake, IA

Legacy Golf Course at the 19 is the finest 18-hole tournament golf course in North Iowa, (formerly Mason City Country Club).

Location: Mason City, IA

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Clear Lake, Iowa
Year Founded
1913
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