Parts Manager

Holt Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A large commercial vehicle manufacturer is seeking an experienced Parts Manager to oversee stock control, motivate staff, and implement growth strategies. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and a focus on customer satisfaction. Interested candidates should contact John Barnes or send their CV.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the commercial vehicle sector is essential.
• Understanding of parts sales and retail operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure stock control at depot level.
• Motivate Parts Staff to maximize sales.
• Compile reports on depot performance.

Skills

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Job description

Parts Manager

Job Role - Parts Manager
Location -Reading
Salary -up to £55\'000 per annum

My client, a large commercial vehicle manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Parts Manager to join their team.

Parts Manager duties include:

- Ensuring that stock control is carried out at depot level in line with company policies and procedures.
- Motivation of Parts Staff to ensure every opportunity is maximised to sell parts and attachments
- Implementation of positive change to ensure that parts growth, both through service and direct to customers, is in line with business expectations.
- Mentoring challenging and development of staff through training and performing annual appraisals
- Compiling reports on depot performance to highlight areas of potential growth, generate leads for new products and product lines on campaign, monitor stock levels and minimise stocking costs.
- Development of systems to promote structured growth aligned with customer satisfaction
- Developing, promoting and maintaining strong interdepartmental relationships to allow holistic provision of products and services to customers
- Liaising with marketing department for the development of profitable and attractive promotional campaigns
- Monitoring the strategies of competitors
- Develop and maintain pricing strategies for key product lines and key accounts customers
- Monitor logistical challenges and identify new solutions to maintain and improve profitability of parts deliveries.

Parts Manager Skills & Experience

- Previous experience with the commercial vehicle sector is essential.
- Understanding of parts sales and retail operations
- Customer focus and good interpersonal skills
- Highly self-motivated 'can do' attitude
- Ability and willingness to take ownership of any issues relating to the department
- Patient and empathetic

If you are interested in this Parts Manager role please contact John Barnes at Holt Recruitment on 07955081481 or send a copy of your CV to [e-mail]