Enable job alerts via email!

Parts Manager

Allports Group

Walsall

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 45,000

Full time

30+ days ago

Boost your interview chances

Create a job specific, tailored resume for higher success rate.

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Parts Manager to lead the After Sales Service Department. This role is crucial for ensuring efficient parts delivery, inventory management, and procurement. You will drive profitability through effective marketing and sales strategies while maintaining optimal stock levels. The position involves leading a team, fostering customer relationships, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Join a supportive workplace that values your contributions and offers opportunities for growth and development. If you are passionate about the retail motor industry and ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

33 days holiday
EAP service for health and financial wellbeing
Refer a friend scheme
Birthday and Christmas Gift Vouchers
Discounts for UK hotel stays
Training and Development opportunities
Charity and Community events
Branded workwear and PPE

Qualifications

  • Proven technical skills and experience in the retail motor industry.
  • Strong leadership abilities to mentor and manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Maximize parts sales and manage inventory efficiently.
  • Lead and mentor the Parts Team to achieve business goals.

Skills

Technical skills in retail motor industry
Team management and leadership
Organizational skills
Knowledge of vehicle legislation
Inventory management

Education

Experience in parts management

Tools

Computer systems for stock management

Job description

PARTS MANAGER

Fradley Park – Lichfield

Do you strive to exceed customer expectations?

Great news! We have the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and demonstrate your passion!

Established in 1959, for over 65 years we have developed successful operations in key business areas, including Authorised Distributors for Renault Trucks, Isuzu Trucks, Trailers, Rental and Contract Hire, body work and repair. We are a leading provider within our industry, with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

As Parts Manager you will be integral to the continued success of the After Sales Service Department. You will proactively ensure efficient operation of parts delivery, inventory, procurement and distribution for both our Fradley and Stoke Workshops, contributing to business strategy and our customers overall experience.

Our benefits package includes:

  • 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
  • Designated EAP service to support health and financial wellbeing
  • Refer a friend scheme (earn £750 for each referral)
  • Birthday and Christmas Gift Vouchers
  • Discounts for UK hotel stays
  • Training and Development opportunities for career progression
  • Charity and Community events throughout the year
  • Branded workwear and PPE provided.

Key Duties and Activities:

Monday - Friday 08:00am - 17:30pm (with occasional Saturday 08:00 - 12:00)

Procurement and Parts Sales:

  • To maximise departmental profitability through effective marketing campaigns and sale of parts, accessories, lubricants, merchandise and other value-added products to retail customers. For internal customers to ensure best value for money proposition secured.
  • Work to achieve agreed business plan and budget – controlling costs within agreed parameters including Gross Margin levels.
  • Ensure compliance with business standards and processes, financial, legal and ethical guidelines (including Warranty).
  • Ensure that the Parts Department achieves target objectives by on-going examination of accounts, daily & weekly operating controls, system information, industry reports and public domain information, and manufacturer’s composite figures (monthly).
  • Continually review market trends to ensure parts sales are aligned to demand and price and negotiate accordingly.
  • Build and strengthen new and existing relationships through meeting customers, and suppliers to develop objectives and proposals to generate new business growth.

Inventory management:

  • Maintain optimal stock levels, tracking usage, and preventing shortages to ensure maximisation of parts availability for retail and internal customers, and minimise overage stock and obsolescence.
  • Support service and bodyshop operations to ensure a smooth flow of paperwork and developing efficiency in administrative operations.
  • Conduct regular stock audits, track parts movements and organise parts activities to ensure the department’s efficient and profitable operation by satisfying customers (internal and external) enhancing customer relations.
  • Manage effective parts availability and distribution to ensure our technicians and both workshop locations have the necessary parts for repair and maintenance.
  • Ensure compliance & safety – storage and handling of parts comply with safety and environmental regulations.

Budget & Cost Control:

  • Maximise departmental profitability through the effective marketing and sale of parts, accessories, lubricants, merchandise and other value-added products; both direct to customers and via internal channels.
  • Handle defective parts, warranty claims and returns with suppliers.

Team Leadership & Training:

  • Lead, mentor and motivate the Parts Team to achieve business KPI's and goals through objectives and collaborative working.
  • Carry out Appraisals, provide real-time feedback through effective support and communication.
  • Establish and maintain Parts Department Skills Gap Analysis to provide satisfactory levels of knowledge, skill, job satisfaction and cost-effective development of key parts personnel.

What you will need:

  • Technical skills, knowledge and experience of the retail motor industry.
  • Skills in applying and using knowledge in a management position.
  • Ability to organise clerical work, administration, control systems and financial resources.
  • Team management and leadership skills and the ability to mentor.
  • Flexibility to travel to our Stoke site on a one visit per month basis.
  • Relevant and up-to-date knowledge of vehicle design, manufacture, consumer and vehicle legislation, industry and trade practices.
  • Extensive knowledge of Parts stock management, computer systems, asset management, and administrative control processes.

This is a great opportunity to really make an impact in contributing to the development of our Parts Department.

If you are looking for a workplace where your growth is supported, your contributions celebrated and a place you can thrive, look no further and contact us today!

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop a PDF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, or PAGES file up to 5MB.

Similar jobs

Parts Manager

TieTalent

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 45,000

5 days ago
Be an early applicant

UK Sales Manager - Parts

JR United Kingdom

Remote

GBP 40,000 - 70,000

17 days ago

Parts Manager

Allports Group

Lichfield

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 40,000

9 days ago

Parts Manager

Solus - an Aviva company

Wednesbury

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 40,000

7 days ago
Be an early applicant

Translation Project Manager (remote) (permanent contract)

The Translation People

Remote

GBP 30,000 - 45,000

6 days ago
Be an early applicant

UK Parts Sales Manager

Changan UK R&D Centre Limited

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

2 days ago
Be an early applicant

Parts Manager

TN United Kingdom

Stafford

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 45,000

26 days ago

Parts Manager

Listers Group

Nuneaton

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 35,000

29 days ago

Parts Manager

TN United Kingdom

Wolverhampton

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

17 days ago