Parts Manager

Gateway Truck & Refrigeration; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K with company matching

Company paid Short-term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

A leading truck dealership in Cicero, IL seeks a Parts Manager to oversee the parts department and achieve sales goals. This role requires strong management skills, excellent communication, and 3+ years in a similar position. The ideal candidate will help train staff and manage inventory efficiently while ensuring customer satisfaction. Benefits include health insurance and a 401K plan with matching. Salary ranges from $75,000 to $90,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• 3+ years' experience as a Parts Manager or similar position.

Responsibilities

• Manage the parts counter staff to create sales opportunities.
• Achieve budgeted sales goals and profitability.
• Control slow and non-moving stock levels.
• Review parts costs and control retail pricing.
• Coordinate retail displays to maximize purchasing.
• Oversee warranty and core management.
• Maintain parts inventory efficiently.
• Participate in trade shows and events.
• Work with HR to hire and train employees.
• Supervise all employees in the department.
• Complete other assigned duties.

Skills

Parts management knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Organized and detail-oriented

Team player

Ability to handle stress

Customer service excellence

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Excellent customer service

As a well-known Carrier Refrigeration and Volvo dealership, we have 15 locations throughout Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin and Tennessee. Come join our hard working, long-standing, and highly reviewed branch in Cicero, IL!

We are a family-owned business that values our employees beyond just paying them for work. We want our employees to be proud of GTR and enjoy coming to work each day. If you describe yourself as a people person and a great communicator, this is the position for you!

Job Duties

• Actively manage the parts counter staff to create sales opportunities
• Achieve budgeted goals for sales volume, gross margin, inventory turns and department profitability
• Monitor and control slow and non-moving stock levels within company guidelines
• Review parts costs and control retail parts pricing in accordance with SBU objectives
• Coordinate retail visual displays and merchandising efforts to maximize impulse purchasing
• Oversee part warranty and core management procedure
• Utilize existing tools and work with the centralized inventory control team to maintain an appropriate and efficient parts inventory in accordance with approved cost controls
• Participate in trade shows, open houses, and other industry events
• Personnel Management
• Work with Human Resources to select, hire, train and develop employees
• Provide training and guidance for various Parts Department functions, as necessary
• Supervise and mentor all employees and ensure all duties are completed
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Competencies

• Knowledge and experience with parts management or a related field
• Excellent communication skills
• Organized and detail oriented
• Team Player
• Self- Aware: ability to handle stress under pressure
• Excellent customer service
• Flexibility to meet changing demands

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• 3+ years' experience as a Parts Manager or similar position

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K with company matching
• Company paid Short-term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Salary: $75000 - $90000 per year