Description:
The Preston Automotive Group is currently seeking a Parts Manager to join our team. Prior parts management experience is preferred, along with the drive to succeed, and the ability to live our core values daily.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Forecasts goals and objectives for the department and strives to meet them.
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Hires, trains, motivates, counsels and monitors the performance of all parts department staff.
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Prepares and administers an annual operating budget for the parts department.
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Maintains a balanced inventory consistent with the requirements of the service department, body shop, wholesale accounts and the do-it-yourself public.
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Establishes pricing parameters in each customer category that generate sufficient gross profit to produce a satisfactory profit while maintaining customer loyalty.
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Establishes individual parts inventory levels and balances them for maximum turnover.
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Monitors and adjusts inventory to minimize obsolescence.
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Ensures that all parts are properly tagged so that the dealership recovers full credit from the factory.
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Supervises stock order procedures.
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Sets and enforces a policy on the special ordering of parts. Ensures that stock orders represent a percent of all orders that is agreed upon by management.
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Analyzes sales, expenses and inventory monthly to maintain profit goals.
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Develops and administers an aggressive wholesale parts program to produce profit.
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Ensures that the same high-quality level of service provided to outside customers is also provided to internal dealership customers.
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Works with the service manager to ensure a timely turnaround of parts needed for internal jobs.
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Attends managers meetings.
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Analyzes departmental operations and storage layout and revises as needed for maximum effectiveness.
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Provides technical assistance to parts department employees.
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Monitors parts department employees' payroll records.
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Coordinates a prompt, efficient and timely flow of paperwork.
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Directs shipping and receiving efforts to ensure timely processing.
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Monitors daily reports such as DOE, DOC and sales productivity.
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Develops and utilizes a lost sales tracking report.
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Directs outside parts and counter sales efforts, including a telemarketing program to keep in contact with customers.
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Develops sales promotions.
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Takes advantage of all manufacturers' inventory co-op advertising.
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Develops, enforces and monitors guidelines for working with customers to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.
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Handles customer complaints immediately and according to the dealership's guidelines.
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Ensures that all dealership purchases are properly accounted for before payment is made.
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Assists in the collection of past-due accounts.
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Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state and local regulations that may affect parts sales.
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Maintains professional appearance.
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Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
BENEFITS
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Competitive income potential
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We are a family-owned leadership team that cares, and we proudly promote from within.
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Medical, dental and vision insurance
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401(k) with employer match
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Life insurance
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Employee discounts
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Paid time off
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Employee referral program
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Paid training.
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Paid vacation.
Salary: Up to $100,000.00 per year
