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Form of workAgriVision Equipment is seeking a high-energy, positive individual who brings the desire to learn and grow into a long-term successful career in the ag equipment industry. Previous experience and knowledge of large agriculture equipment or commercial/turf equipment is welcomed but not required. There's a lot we can train with the right individual who is willing to work hard, make customers our #1 priority, and who is committed to Integrity, Servant Leadership, Courageous Innovation and Performance. If you are craving an opportunity to build your talents and make a difference, then we need to talk!
Parts Managers motivate and inspire their team to go above and beyond to exceed customer expectations while maximizing return on investment through parts sales, inventory control, and expense control.
As a Parts Manager, you will:- Successfully recruit, hire, manage and develop department employee performance that result in an environment of teamwork, high productivity, and high morale
- Develop and execute employee development plans through timely evaluation, coaching, training, and development activities in ways that increase their performance
- Communicate, enforce and monitor effective processes to ensure high customer satisfaction
- Drive actions that will help achieve the annual Parts Department goals and budget.
- Maintain an accurate and effective parts inventory control system that includes a perpetual and/or annual physical inventory and proper counter procedures
- Promote and merchandise parts, attachments and accessories in conjunction with other store locations
- Submit all parts warranty, core returns and damage claims within the required time frame to receive maximum credit
- Maximize use of all order discount programs to achieve management stock order goals
- Ensure all department tools, equipment and storage areas are in good working order and organized.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- 1-year experience in Parts Department operations (minimum)
- Experience and proven success in building and leading teams
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to write and speak effectively to individuals and groups
- Ability to use standard desktop load applications and internet functions
- Basic understanding of financial principles relative to Parts Department operations
- Ability to analyze and interpret internal reports
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends
- 2-year degree with business emphasis preferred
Working Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work is generally performed in a professional office environment.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the work location.
- Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Work may involve long hours and overtime during the peak season, holidays, weekends, and evenings.
- May be required to rotate on-call responsibilities.
Physical Activities:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, walk on unpaved terrain, talk, reach with arms and hands, have good manual dexterity, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard, handle or feel, hear alarms/telephones/normal speaking voice.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
- May involve climbing ladders, stairs, steps, and traversing catwalk grating, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, and kneeling on a frequent basis and working in confined space and manual dexterity required to complete work tasks through safe and proper operation of power and hand tools, and motor vehicles.
- Moderate physical activity required by moving and positioning objects up to 50 pounds or more occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
AVE PLP, LLC is a joint venture between two of the top John Deere Dealerships in the United States, AgriVision Equipment Group and PrairieLand Partners. By joining forces, we continue to lead the charge in technology, innovation, and best-in-class service and support for our respective customers.
We credit our success to our knowledgeable, competitive, hardworking and passionate employees that strive for excellence in everything they do.
With over 100 years of experience in the agricultural industry we have a rich heritage, growth mindset, and entrepreneurial spirit. Today, we are 32 locations strong supporting southwest and southcentral Iowa, northwest Missouri, southeast Nebraska, and central and southeast Kansas.
We are seeking driven, highly motivated, collaborative, and intellectually curious professionals who want to be part of cultivating the highest impact culture in the agriculture equipment industry. Previous experience and knowledge of large ag equipment or commercial/turf equipment is welcomed but not required. There's a lot we can train with the right individual who is willing to work hard and make customers our #1 priority.
One Company. Two Brands. One Vision.
EEO
AgriVision Equipment Group and PrairieLand Partners (AVE-PLP, LLC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person in any condition of employment based on race, color, creed, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status.
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