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Parts Department ManagerPride Motor Group on the Lynnway in Lynn searching for a high-energy individual to manage our Parts Department. The right candidate must be able to motivate and work closely with our Service Management team to ensure that employees have what they need to give our customers the best service experience possible. We are looking to find a talented individual who can grow along with us. Someone who understands the value of clear communication and helping support our team who in turn supports our customer’s needs. We have a very strong and loyal customer base and pride ourselves on our professionalism and commitment to provide the highest level of customer service possible.Essential ResponsibilitiesForecasts goals and objectives for the department and strives to meet them.Hires, trains, motivates, counsels and monitors the performance of all parts department staff.Prepares and administers an annual operating budget for the parts department.Maintains a balanced inventory consistent with the requirements of the service department, body shop, wholesale accounts and the do-it-yourself public.Establishes pricing parameters in each customer category that generate sufficient gross profit to produce a satisfactory profit while maintaining customer loyalty.Establishes individual parts inventory levels and balances them for maximum turnover.Ensures that parts inventory turns several times per year.Monitors and adjusts inventory to minimize obsolescence.Ensures that all parts are properly tagged so that the dealership recovers full credit from the factory.Supervises stock order procedures.Sets and enforces a policy on the special ordering of parts.Analyzes sales, expenses and inventory monthly to maintain profit goals.Develops and administers an aggressive wholesale parts program to produce profit.Ensures that the same high-quality level of service provided to outside customers is also provided to internal dealership customers.Works with the service manager and body shop manager to ensure a timely turnaround of parts needed for internal jobs.Attends managers meetings.Holds weekly department meetings.Analyzes departmental operations and storage layout and revises as needed for maximum effectiveness.Provides technical assistance to parts department employees.Monitors parts department employees' payroll records.Coordinates a prompt, efficient and timely flow of paperwork.Directs shipping and receiving efforts to ensure timely processing.Monitors daily reports such as DOE, DOC and sales productivity.Develops and utilizes a lost sales tracking report.Directs outside parts and counter sales efforts, including a telemarketing program to keep in contact with customers.Takes advantage of all manufacturers' inventory co-op advertising.Develops, enforces and monitors guidelines for working with customers to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.Handles customer complaints immediately and according to the dealership's guidelines.Ensures that all dealership purchases are properly accounted for before payment is made.Assists in the collection of past-due accounts.Enforces safety requirements, including but not limited to forklift training and operation, processing of MSDS sheets on all products carried and OSHA Right-to-Know.Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state and local regulations that may affect parts sales.What is in it for YOU!Significant earning potential based on performance.The opportunity for growth to achieve your goals, both in knowledge and financially are endless.Best benefit package in the industry : 401k w/match, Aetna Health Insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, short and long-term disability, company paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance and employee discount and purchase program.Be appreciated and respected for your contributions to the success of the dealership.Management that really listens to you and your ideas.***Proven track record, verifiable references and Dealership Parts Management experience a MUST!***We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to providing a safe, drug-free work environment. Applicants must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background check. Interested candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record if applicable to the position.

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