Parts Manager
Perfect Placement
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
- 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
- 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
Perfect Placement are specialists in Automotive Recruitment. So if you are looking for a New Job in the Motor Trade, be sure to contact our team today.
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