Parts Manager

First Recruitment Services Ltd.; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Performance bonus scheme

Job summary

First Recruitment Services Ltd. is seeking an experienced Parts Manager in Haywards Heath to lead a busy department. The role involves managing parts sales, stock control and team performance, with a strong focus on profitability and customer service.

You will ensure gross profit targets are met, supervise staff, and collaborate with Service and Sales to maximise opportunities. A competitive bonus scheme enhances earnings.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive parts, ideally in a main dealership or busy trade parts environment.
• Understanding of parts department budgets, margins and KPIs.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Good IT skills including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation and performance of the Parts Department.
• Maximise parts sales across workshop, retail and trade customers.
• Work with Service and Sales to maximise opportunities.
• Monitor sales, profitability and budgets; control stock levels.
• Lead and develop the team; ensure training standards are maintained.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers and reps.

Skills

Automotive parts experience

Team leadership

Customer service

Budgeting and KPIs

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ in Motor Vehicle Technology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

We are very pleased to be working alongside our established, professional and well known local automotive client as they seek to recruit a Parts Manager on a full time and permanent basis

Parts Manager

Haywards Heath with plenty of parking available for all staff on site. Office based around 5-10 minute walk from nearest station.

Full time permanent role - Monday - Friday.

£35000-£36500 per annum plus very good all round company benefits. 25 days holiday plus all bank holidays. Very achievable bonus scheme in place which is worth up to a further £10000 per annum (uncapped), based upon department and company performance.

This role would suit an established Parts Manager or an ambitious Assistant Parts Manager, Parts Supervisor or experienced Senior Parts Advisor ready to take the next step in their career.

The role - Parts Manager

My client is seeking an automotive parts professional who can take responsibility for the efficient and profitable running of the department, managing everything from parts sales and stock control through to team performance, profitability and customer service. Alongside a competitive basic salary of up to £36,500, the position offers an attractive performance-related bonus scheme with the potential to significantly increase your overall earnings.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Manage the day-to-day operation and performance of the Parts Department
• Maximise parts sales across workshop, retail and trade customers
• Work closely with the Service and Sales departments to maximise opportunities
• Monitor departmental sales and profitability
• Ensure gross profit targets and departmental budgets are achieved
• Manage stock levels, stock turn and excess stock
• Ensure purchase and sales invoices are processed accurately
• Monitor and manage overdue trade customer accounts
• Lead, motivate and develop the team
• Ensure manufacturer and company training standards are maintained
• Deliver consistently high levels of customer service
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers and manufacturer representatives
• Ensure effective communication across the Parts, Service and Sales departments

Experience, skills and competencies required:

My client is looking for someone with a strong background in automotive parts, ideally gained within a main dealership, automotive group or busy trade parts environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within an automotive Parts Department
• An understanding of Parts Department budgets, margins and financial KPIs
• Previous supervisory, team leadership or management experience
• Good knowledge of automotive trade parts operations
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel

A City & Guilds or NVQ qualification in Motor Vehicle Technology, Vehicle Parts or a related subject would also be beneficial but this is not essential.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job