Parts Manager

QUALITY EQUIPMENT LLC; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Company discount

Professional development

Job summary

Quality Equipment LLC is seeking a Parts Manager for our New Bern store. This role drives Parts Department operations, inventory control, and customer service to local agricultural, commercial, and residential customers.

The position requires 2+ years in parts operations, leadership experience, and strong communication. We offer a structured bonus program and comprehensive benefits in a growing John Deere dealership network.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in Parts Department operations.
• Experience leading others.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and internet functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develops, enforces and monitors Parts Department processes.
• Executes Parts Department marketing plan and tracks monthly goals.
• Maintains accurate parts inventory and periodic counts.
• Reviews monthly Parts Department reports.
• Trains Parts staff and conducts performance reviews.
• Supports counter sales to meet customer needs.
• Maintains tools, equipment and vehicles for the department.
• Submits warranty and return claims for credits.
• Promotes and merchandises parts and accessories.
• Aligns annual department goals and budget with company objectives.
• Performs other managerial duties as required.
• Be an ambassador of the dealership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

We are a John Deere dealer with 35 locations serving a diverse group of agricultural, commercial, and residential customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. At Quality Equipment, we pride ourselves on our commitment to our customers, our employees, and our community. Our employees and management stay close to our customers and strive to serve them quickly and in ways that make sense in each local area.

Our work culture is ethical, entrepreneurial, and hard working. We work with excellent people every day – our customers and our co-workers. Our work is challenging and offers a great deal of variety in the tasks we do. At Quality Equipment, we strive to be the premier John Deere dealer in our region by serving our customers with commitment and integrity.

We offer the opportunity for stable, rewarding, and challenging work with a large and growing company which still maintains the feel of a small business. At Quality Equipment, there are opportunities to grow and advance in your career.

We are currently looking for a Parts Manager to join us in our New Bern store.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops, communicates, enforces and monitors effective Parts Department processes to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction
• Executes Parts Department marketing plan and monitors monthly to ensure achievement of departmental goals
• Maintains an accurate and effective parts inventory control system that includes a perpetual and/or annual physical inventory and proper counter procedures
• Maintains and reviews monthly parts reports
• Assists with the development and training of Parts Department personnel and completes performance reviews for Parts Department counter salespeople and other Parts staff (including Outside Parts Service & Sales, if applicable)
• Assists with counter sales to support customer needs
• Maintains all departmental tools, equipment, and vehicles in good working order
• Submits parts warranty claims and parts return claims to the Central Warranty Administrator within the required time frame to receive maximum credits allowed
• Promotes and merchandises parts and accessories, as required for part marketing plan
• Executes annual Parts Department goals and budget, in alignment with the organization’s financial and operational objectives
• Performs other managerial duties, as required, and location functionality duties, as needed
• Always conducts self so as to be an ambassador of the dealership

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• 2+ year experience in Parts Department operations
• Experience leading others
• Ability to use standard desktop applications such as Microsoft Office and internet functions
• Ability to write and speak effectively to individuals and groups
• Basic understanding of financial principles relative to Parts Department operations
• Ability to analyze and interpret internal reports
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends
• Strong organizational skills and leadership abilities
• Ability to operate a forklift, preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Weight Requirements: Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Mobility:Squatting, bending, lifting, reaching, twisting, standing, and sitting
• Visual: Working with PC, smart devices, and close detailed work
• Driving:Occasional – Short and long distances
• Dexterity:Ability to grasp and manipulate standard tools and office equipment
• Noise:Medium to High

Our employees receive a total annual salary that consists of competitive base wages and a structured bonus program. Employees can participate in the benefits which currently include medical and dental insurance, flexible spending account, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(K) program with employer match and a company discount. In addition, Quality Equipment provides significant paid training and opportunities for professional and personal development. Our goal is for our employees to reach their full potential.