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Sr Customer Service Representative

NAPA Genuine Parts Company · Chicago, IL · $27.06–$35.22 an hour · Full time

Posted May 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you negotiated a better purchase price from a supplier.

What they are checking: Whether they understand margin comes from both the buy and the sell side.

Tell me about a customer relationship you built that brought repeat business.

What they are checking: Relationship building beyond taking orders, which drives repeat business.

Tell me about a process you improved at work. What changed?

What they are checking: Whether they look for better ways to work instead of just doing the same tasks.

What would you do

You can place orders up to five thousand dollars a line without approval. How do you treat that authority?

What they are checking: Responsible use of spending authority and knowing when to ask anyway.

A newer CSR keeps quoting the wrong part. How would you help them?

What they are checking: Coaching less experienced reps, which the senior role is expected to do.

The phone is ringing, a walk-in is at the counter and an email order is urgent. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Prioritizing across channels without making any customer feel ignored.

About the work

A customer needs a bearing today, and the branch is out. Walk me through how you'd source it.

What they are checking: Knowing to check branch, distribution center and supplier inventory, and weighing speed against cost.

You have room to adjust non-contract pricing. How do you decide how far to go to win an order?

What they are checking: Judgment about protecting gross profit while staying competitive, a stated part of the job.

How do you keep track of backorders so customers aren't surprised?

What they are checking: Proactive follow-up on backorders, which keeps a plant from being caught short.

How comfortable are you with industrial products like bearings, power transmission and hydraulics?

What they are checking: Product depth, since the senior role is expected to know the line well enough to guide others.

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The full job description

As published by NAPA Genuine Parts Company.

SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, the Senior Customer Service Representative responds to customer inquires and places customer orders to ensure customer expectations are accurately determined and met. This role has in-depth knowledge of the company's products and services. The Senior Customer Service Representative develops and broadens relationships with customers to fully understand needs and wants. This role provides guidance and advice to less experienced Customer Service Representatives. JOB DUTIES • Places customer orders via telephone, fax, email, electronic methods, or walk in (counter sales). • Influences Motion Industries' gross profit through negotiating the sale price and purchase price, within certain parameters. • May adjust non-contract customer pricing to meet the demands of the customer based on competition, while maximizing the profit for Motion Industries. • Builds customer relationships to drive repeat business by relating to the customer and drive process improvements. • Orders items to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained for customers. • May place orders without approval for orders up to $5,000 per line and $10,000 per purchase order. • Expedites backorders. May pull inventory and prepare order for shipment to customer. • Responsible for sourcing products in branch inventory, distribution center inventory or supplier inventory. • Determines the most cost effective shipping method for customer orders. • May handle customer returns. • May be assigned to one customer. • Provides coaching, guidance, and direction to less experienced Customer Service Representatives. • Assists less experienced Customer Service Representatives with addressing customer needs, including locating items and resolving problems. • May be responsible for quality and/or safety in the branch. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Responds to complex customer inquires regarding products, provides quotes, and handles order entry. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE • Typically requires a high school diploma or GED • Five (5) or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES • Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, and listening. • Ability to multi-task and time management skills required. • Excellent computer skills. • Excellent negotiation skills. • Strong product knowledge. • Reliability, organization, and attention to detail required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: • None required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: • No COMPANY INFORMATION: Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay. COMPENSATION: Please keep in mind that this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. It also does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Motion, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range. • Pay: $ 27.06 - $35.22/hourly Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest! GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

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