Parts Manager

Perfect Placement

Our client, a well-established dealership representing multiple leading car brands, is seeking a highly skilled Parts Manager to join their franchise-approved dealership in Wiltshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to lead and develop a dynamic parts department within a reputable and customer-focused business.

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary up to £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus performance-related bonus scheme
  • 28 days annual leave
  • Full manufacturer-approved training programmes
  • Staff purchase discounts on a wide range of vehicles and parts
  • Opportunity to work with some of the most popular car brands in the UK
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Inter-company competitions and staff recognition initiatives
  • Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:30pm, with 1 in 2 Saturdays, 8:00am to 12:30pm
Duties as a Parts Manager:
  • The Parts Manager will oversee all aspects of the parts department, including stock control, stock ordering, and supplier relationships to ensure maximum efficiency
  • Manage departmental overheads and stock values to stay within budget
  • Ensure the timely sale of parts to meet customer requirements and optimise profitability
  • Monitor daily parts sales performance, analyse gross profit margins, and implement corrective measures as required
  • Control parts purchasing activities to maintain cost-effectiveness and compliance with franchise agreements
  • Maintain optimal parts stock levels, ensuring availability while minimising obsolescence as the Parts Manager
  • Lead, motivate, and develop a team of departmental staff, setting clear targets and performance objectives
  • Utilise dealer management systems and electronic parts catalogues efficiently in daily operations
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams
  • Deliver excellent customer service and support sales initiatives to maximise departmental revenue
Requirements:
  • Proven recent automotive parts management experience within a franchise dealership or motor factor environment
  • Strong team leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff as a Parts Manager
  • Good stock control and purchasing expertise
  • Excellent IT skills, including working with dealer management systems and electronic parts catalogues
  • Friendly, charismatic, and professional manner with outstanding customer service skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities
  • Valid UK driving licence with minimal points
  • Demonstrable commercial acumen and a proactive approach to management
Contact Josh Buck, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Swindon and Wiltshire, today to discover more about this fantastic Parts Manager opportunity.

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