Parts Manager

Gateway Truck & Refrigeration; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K with company matching

Short-term & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Gateway Truck & Refrigeration in De Pere, WI is seeking a Parts Manager to lead the outside sales team and counter staff, drive sales, and manage inventory. The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and customer service in a family-owned setting.

Responsibilities include budgeting, pricing oversight, stock control, and staff development. Qualifications include 3+ years in a similar role and a valid driver’s license. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a Parts Manager or similar position.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Knowledge and experience with parts management or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage the outside sales team and 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 part costs and control retail part 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 part 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

Skills

Parts management

Communication

Organization

Team player

Stress management

Customer service

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Excellent customer service

As a well-known Carrier Refrigeration and Volvo dealership, we have 16 locations throughout Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin and Tennessee. Come join our hard working, long-standing, and highly reviewed branch in De Pere, WI!

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 outside sales team and 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 part costs and control retail part 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 part 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.