Parts Counter Representative Jobs

Parts Counter Representative jobs are open across automotive dealerships, heavy equipment, marine, and powersports industries, at every level from entry-level to senior and supervisory, with specializations in wholesale parts, OEM sourcing, and commercial fleet accounts. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles320+
Top stateTexas
Top employerReplacement Parts
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type98% On-site
Top industryAutomotive

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Parts Counter Person/Service Writer Full Time
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Parts Counter Person/Service Writer Full Time
Vernon Dell Tractor
Eighty Four, Pennsylvania
Content Marketing
Copywriting & Editorial
Writing & Journalism
$18 - $22/hr
On-Site

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Counter Parts Sales Representative
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Counter Parts Sales Representative
Fleetpride
Chicago, Illinois
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
$17 - $26/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Parts Retail Counter Sales - Ira Ford Auburn
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Parts Retail Counter Sales - Ira Ford Auburn
Group 1 Automotive
Auburn, Massachusetts
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
$50k - $75k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Parts Counter Sales Representative
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Parts Counter Sales Representative
Mustang Cat
Katy, Texas
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$24.5 - $27/hr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Parts Counter Sales
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Parts Counter Sales
Texas AirSystems
Garland, Texas
Logistics & Fleet Management
Supply Chain
Warehouse Operations
High school diploma or GED
201-500

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Parts Counter Representative Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Replacement Parts45
  • Fleetpride35
  • Rush Enterprises13
  • CSM Companies9
  • Auto-Wares8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Automotive

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in parts counter representative jobs.

  • Experience using a parts management system such as CDK, Reynolds and Reynolds, or ADP
  • Ability to look up parts using a VIN, parts catalog, or electronic parts catalog software
  • Strong knowledge of automotive, heavy equipment, or powersports parts and components
  • Customer service experience in a retail, wholesale, or counter environment
  • Ability to process purchase orders, returns, and inventory receiving accurately
  • High school diploma or GED with preference for automotive vocational training or coursework

Tips for Your Parts Counter Representative Job Search

Tailor your resume to parts systems

List every parts management or inventory software you've used, such as CDK, Reynolds and Reynolds, or ADP, by name. Hiring managers scan for these before reading anything else, so a generic 'computer skills' line will cost you interviews.

Highlight your parts catalog knowledge

Call out specific parts lines you've sourced, whether OEM, aftermarket, or remanufactured. Employers want to know you can navigate a parts supersession, read a VIN to pull the right component, and handle cross-referencing without slowing down the counter.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists parts counter representative openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by industry segment

Dealership, heavy equipment, marine, and powersports counter roles each use different catalog systems and serve different customers. Narrow your search to the segment where you have the most product knowledge so your application reads as an exact fit, not a stretch.

Prepare for scenario-based interview questions

Interviewers for counter roles commonly ask how you'd handle a backorder situation, a difficult technician, or a wrong-part return. Walk through your actual process, including how you source a substitute part and communicate the delay, rather than giving a theoretical answer.

Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay

Many parts counter roles include parts-purchase discounts, tool allowances, and flat-rate commission on wholesale accounts. Ask about all of these during the offer stage because they can meaningfully change the value of two otherwise similar-looking positions.

Parts Counter Representative Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most parts counter representatives?

The companies hiring the most parts counter representatives right now include Replacement Parts, Fleetpride, and Rush Enterprises, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Franchise dealership groups and national equipment rental companies tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.

How many parts counter representative jobs are remote?

About 2% of parts counter representative openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, inventory-facing nature of most counter roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are wholesale phone sales, parts customer service follow-up, and backorder coordination roles that do not require physical access to a parts room.

How do you become a parts counter representative?

Start by building familiarity with the type of parts you want to sell, whether automotive, heavy equipment, or marine, through a service technician role, parts runner position, or vocational coursework. Learn to read a VIN and use an electronic parts catalog. Apply for entry-level counter or parts driver positions and work toward a full counter role as you build product and system knowledge.

Can you get hired as a parts counter representative with no experience?

Yes, many dealerships and equipment dealers hire entry-level counter staff and train them on catalog software and product lines on the job. A background in retail customer service, a passion for vehicles or equipment, and comfort with computer systems are what most employers look for when experience is limited. Smaller independent parts stores are often the most willing to train from scratch.

What does the parts counter representative interview process look like?

Most parts counter interviews involve an initial phone screen followed by an in-person meeting with the parts manager. Expect questions about how you handle difficult customers, your experience with parts lookup systems, and how you manage multiple counter requests at once. Some employers give a brief parts catalog exercise or ask you to walk through how you'd handle a backorder. References from previous service or retail roles are typically checked before an offer.

Where can I find and apply to parts counter representative jobs?

You can find and apply to parts counter representative jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your situation.

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