Parts Manager

Responsible for the efficient and profitable operation of the Parts Department. Advises and makes recommendations to the President and Branch Manager and Senior Parts Manager with respect to the best interest of the Parts Department whenever and wherever the activities of the company are involved.

• Continually studies parts management practices and automation, attends conferences and seminars conducted by the manufacturers and associations, and makes every effort to keep posted on the latest and most efficient methods of running a profitable parts department.
• Evaluates the performance of parts personnel and makes recommendations with regard to salary levels and compensation plans
• Sees that authorized plans and programs are carried out by the department as to inventory levels, EQQ’s profit, warranty, customer satisfaction, service and convenience.
• Prepares and recommends plans for expansion. Makes necessary purchases of outside supplies and maintenance equipment.
• Makes recommendations with regard to the stocking and sale of re-manufactured, used or exchanged parts. Keeps the sales department and customers informed regarding such programs; analyzes monthly emergency purchases.
• Studies operating costs, i.e., delivery charges and rates, paper work procedures, mechanical handling methods, and other hidden expenses in order to improve the profits of the department
• Develop reasonable annual objectives for the department to include customer service, proper and acceptable inventory levels, acceptable turnover rates, and sales goals and profits. Prepare an annual budget for the department
• Insures availability to adequate manpower at all times in order to maintain proper records, storage facilities, packaging, deliveries, and parts sales. Maintains a display area.
• Maintain good working relationships and cooperates with other department personnel
• Maintains proper records and up to date organization charts, submits required reports, checks customer credit status and conducts other administrative details as required by management.
• Recruits and hires department personnel. Organizes and conducts training programs for parts personnel as a department function or in conjunction with a manufacturer’s representative.
• Keeps himself current on product knowledge for those products represented by the branch which is to include attending conferences, seminars and continuing education classes conducted by manufactures and associates
• Takes an active part in company sales and service meetings, acts as catalyst in promotion and sale of parts through every possible means. Maintains contact with customers and constantly evaluates the degree of parts service offered
• Maintains housekeeping discipline

• Reading & Writing Skills
• Individuals must comply with all safety policies, and have the ability to lift and move up to 70 lbs.
• See that parts literature, instruction sheets, price sheets, reference material, promotional material, etc. is properly maintained and kept up to date and available on all items supplied by the business
• Equipment Dealership experience strongly preferred
• Prior Forklift experience necessary. Forklift Certification helpful
• Time Management
• Computer Literacy
• Valid Driver's License - Must meet underwriting requirements
• Associates degree or equivalent

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• Make yourself available for overtime, understanding that the equipment repair business may call for it from time to time