Who We Are

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is a leading distributor of heavy equipment and cranes in the central United States. We are at the forefront of today's construction industry growth and have several exciting job opportunities for talented, energized professionals across the region who want to join our #WeAre1KirbySmith family!

Parts Counter Sales Associate Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Vacation
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Growth Opportunities
• Paid Training
• Family-Owned and Operated
• Health and Wellness
• Above-average Industry Pay

Additional Parts Counter Sales Associate Benefits

• Incentive Program
• Unique/Competitive Pay Plan

Parts Counter Sales Associate Position Purpose

The Parts Counter Sales Associate is responsible for facilitating parts orders from internal and external customers by managing inbound and outbound communications with timely follow-up, driving customer satisfaction, creating lifetime relationships, delivering consistent results, and being an indispensable resource.

Parts Counter Sales Associate Essential Functions

• Communicates and supports the Kirby Smith vision and core values of One Mission, One Team, One Plan, One Goal
• Greets customers as they enter the branch
• Promptly answers incoming phone calls in a professional manner
• Processes parts orders from all methods of communication
• Maintains accurate records of customer transactions in the computer system
• Follows up on vendor back orders and processes vendor invoices in a timely manner
• Follows up on vendor part returns to ensure credit is received
• Promotes continuous employee and customer satisfaction to achieve unparalleled customer service
• Maintains a good understanding of all product lines supported
• Reads and understands parts manuals, serial number breaks, parts substitutions, campaigns, etc.
• Exhibits professional demeanor in dress, speech, and behavior
• Follows up with customers regarding order status and back-order fulfillment.
• Maintains a clean and presentable workspace by keeping up with general housekeeping on a daily basis
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Parts Counter Sales Associate Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One (1) year of parts experience, preferably in the heavy equipment or related industry
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess basic knowledge and understanding of construction equipment and operating systems, such as hydraulic and electrical systems

Parts Counter Sales Associate Physical Requirements

• Pushing/Pulling/Lifting/Carrying up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Physical ability to squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, climb, and reach overhead
• Physical ability to stand and walk throughout the workday
• Ability to adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition

This position is a safety-sensitive position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.