Nathan Deen
Springdale
Summary
Resourceful Parts Sales Associate recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in inventory management, customer relationship building, and sales strategy development. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless interactions with clients and team members to drive sales objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Parts Sales Associate
Transwest
Brighton
02.2020 - Current
- Assisted customers in identifying and selecting parts for various vehicles.
- Processed orders and maintained accurate records in the sales system.
- Provided product knowledge and support to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Researched availability of requested parts from suppliers when necessary.
- Entered new part numbers into the computer system for ordering purposes.
- Processed incoming orders for parts from customers accurately and efficiently.
- Made recommendations to customers to promote brand effectiveness and product benefits.
Purchasing Agent /Assistant Parts Manager
TLG
Lowell
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Managed inventory levels to optimize stock availability and reduce excess.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to achieve favorable agreements.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
- Assisted in resolving discrepancies between invoices and delivery receipts and products received from vendors.
- Worked closely with accounting department to resolve any billing issues with vendors.
- Performed regular price comparisons between different suppliers for similar items.
- Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
- Negotiated pricing with vendors to obtain the best prices for goods or services.
- Analyzed purchase requisitions, determined appropriate vendors, negotiated contracts, and tracked orders.
Parts Manager
Transwest
Fountain
06.2013 - 07.2018
- Developed and implemented parts department policies and procedures to improve efficiency.
- Managed inventory levels for parts ensuring availability and organization.
- Managed employee schedules and daily assignments.
- Led a team of parts department employees, providing training and performance evaluations.
- Prepared and managed the parts department budget, including forecasting and expense control.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Horizon High School
Thornton05-2003
Skills
- Inventory management
- Parts ordering
- Supplier negotiation
- Customer service
- Product knowledge
- Order processing
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Budget preparation
- Parts identification
- Customer relationship building
- Quick learner
- Dependability
- Cycle counting
Timeline
Parts Sales Associate
Transwest
02.2020 - Current
Purchasing Agent /Assistant Parts Manager
TLG
08.2018 - 02.2020
Parts Manager
Transwest
06.2013 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Horizon High School