This position is located at our sales and service dealership in Tolleson, AZ.
THE OPPORTUNITY
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage day to day operations of the Parts department and develop sales and gross profits for the department
- Establish realistic sales objectives
- Encourage aggressive marketing by all parts department employees
- Effective merchandising and advertising methods within budget allocation, including taking advantage of all manufacturers' inventory co-op advertising
- Ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining an efficient and effective level of service and handling customer complaints immediately and according to the dealership's guidelines
- Work with the service manager and body shop manager to ensure a timely turnaround of parts needed for internal jobs
- Analyze sales, expenses and inventory monthly to maintain profit goals
Controlling costs by:
- Preparing and administering an annual operating budget for the parts department
- Controlling the inventory investment according to turn rate and level of obsolescence, consistent with the requirements of the service department, body shop, wholesale accounts and the do-it-yourself public.
- Continually striving to improve existing practices
- Creation of checks and balances in all areas of the department including purchasing, shipping, receiving and safety
- Analyzing departmental operations and storage layout and revising as needed for maximum effectiveness.
Ensuring the safety of all employees by:
- Enforcing safety requirements, including but not limited to forklift training and operation, processing of MSDS sheets on all products carried, and ensuring that WHMIS and TDG training is provided.
- Becoming familiar with and complying with the company’s Health & Safety Manual.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Hiring, training, motivating, counseling and monitoring the performance of all parts department staff
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) essential
- Qualification as a Journeyperson preferred
- Post-secondary diploma in a related field preferred
- Three years related experience and/or training including supervisory experience
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
- Forklift Certification
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent customer relations skills
US BENEFITS PACKAGE
Our employees receive a generous benefits package including:
- Extended Medical (including Vision)
- Dental
- Prescription benefits
- 401k with employer matching program
- Long Term and Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- On-going training opportunities
If you are looking for an opportunity to become a part of a dynamic team of professionals, we invite you to apply today!