Parts Manager - Yankton, SD

C & B Ag; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

C&B Operations, Yankton, SD, is seeking a Parts Manager to oversee dealership parts operations and maximize ROI through optimized processes, profitable sales growth, disciplined expense control, and strong talent engagement.

Responsibilities include developing and executing department plans, managing inventories, warranty processing, discount programs, and recruiting skilled staff. Minimum qualifications include a valid license, teamwork, and parts/machinery knowledge.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Ability to meet physical demands and duration of physical exertion generally required to perform tasks in support of all job functions, for example - sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to manage a team, prior supervisory experience
• Ability to operate a fork lift preferred
• Parts and machinery knowledge, John Deere preferred
• Basic data entry/keyboarding skills
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Manages parts operations within the dealership to maximize return on investment through: optimizing parts department processes to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction, growing profitable parts sales, exercising disciplined expense control, attracting and retaining outstanding talent, and effectively engaging department personnel.
• Develops and maintains effective Parts Department processes to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction. Creates annual Parts Department goals and budget, in alignment with the organization’s financial and operational objectives.
• Develops and executes Parts Department marketing plan and monitors monthly to ensure achievement of departmental goals.
• Conducts a perpetual/annual physical inventory of all parts and related inventories.
• Submits all parts warranty and return claims within the required time frame to receive maximum credit.
• Maximizes use of all order discount programs.
• Recruits, hires, develop, and retain key talent by maintaining a current Internal Depth Chart, Recruiting and Hiring Plans, and individual development plans.
• Maintains all department tools, equipment, and vehicles in good working order.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Team management

Fork lift operation

Parts knowledge

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

John Deere knowledge

Machinery knowledge

Job description

Rare opportunity available with C & B Operations, with 38 John Deere dealerships across 6 states has an opening for a Parts Manager in our Yankton, SD location. This role manages parts operations within the dealership to maximize return on investment through: optimizing parts department processes to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction, growing profitable parts sales, exercising disciplined expense control, attracting and retaining outstanding talent, and effectively engaging department personnel.

Benefits

Qualified applicants must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. C & B Operations, LLC is a drug-free workplace.

• Competitive pay based on your experience
• Excellent benefits including – Medical, Dental, Vision, and Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K with generous match
• Opportunities to grow – We love to promote within and have excellent training programs available to prepare you on-the-job and for your future with us.

Responsibilities

• Manages parts operations within the dealership to maximize return on investment through: optimizing parts department processes to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction, growing profitable parts sales, exercising disciplined expense control, attracting and retaining outstanding talent, and effectively engaging department personnel.
• Develops and maintains effective Parts Department processes to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction. Creates annual Parts Department goals and budget, in alignment with the organization’s financial and operational objectives.
• Develops and executes Parts Department marketing plan and monitors monthly to ensure achievement of departmental goals.
• Conducts a perpetual/annual physical inventory of all parts and related inventories.
• Submits all parts warranty and return claims within the required time frame to receive maximum credit.
• Maximizes use of all order discount programs.
• Recruits, hires, develop, and retain key talent by maintaining a current Internal Depth Chart, Recruiting and Hiring Plans, and individual development plans.
• Maintains all department tools, equipment, and vehicles in good working order.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record
• Ability to meet physical demands and duration of physical exertion generally required to perform tasks in support of all job functions, for example - sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to manage a team, prior supervisory experience
• Ability to operate a fork lift preferred
• Parts and machinery knowledge, John Deere preferred
• Basic data entry/keyboarding skills
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for all team members. We are an equal opportunity employer as defined by federal, state or local laws.