Parts Manager

Gateway Truck & Refrigeration; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K with company matching

Company paid Short-term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Annual Boot & Tool Allowance

Job summary

Join Gateway Truck & Refrigeration in De Pere, WI, as a Parts Manager. The role involves managing the outside sales team, achieving sales targets, and ensuring effective parts management. Ideal candidates have excellent communication skills, experience in parts management, and a strong customer service orientation.

The position offers health insurance, a 401(k) with matching, and other benefits. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to join a family-owned business that values its employees.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Actively manage the outside sales team and counter staff.
• Achieve budgeted goals for sales volume and profitability.
• Monitor and control slow and non-moving stock levels.
• Coordinate retail visual displays and merchandising efforts.
• Work with Human Resources to select, hire, train, and develop employees.
• Supervise and mentor all employees.

Skills

Parts management knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Organized and detail oriented

Team player

Excellent customer service

Ability to handle stress under pressure

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are a well‑known Carrier Refrigeration and Volvo dealership with 15 locations across Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Tennessee. Join our hard‑working, long‑standing, and highly reviewed branch in De Pere, WI!

We are a family‑owned business that values 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 position is 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
• Annual Boot & Tool Allowance

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.