Parts Manager

Our business is experiencing an exciting period of growth. As a result, we are looking for a proactive Parts Manager to join our busy Parts department at our Dorchester branch. Reporting to the Group Parts Manager, you will have strong people management skills and be confident in overseeing a small team. Our customers are the key focus of our business and you will have the ability to ensure their needs are met to a high standard. You will be coordinating and distributing the workload for maximum parts sales, parts turnover and profitability while maintaining a commercial approach to stock quality. You will be used to working towards KPI's and objectives and will work hard to exceed them. If we have just described you, then we definitely want to hear from you. We look forward to you joining our team and ' growing together'. Job function and duties

• Allocates tasks to parts employees, based on their expertise and skills.
• Ensures that everyone knows and understands the department's mission, tasks and responsibilities.
• Monitors parts sales on a monthly basis to ensure achievement of budgeted sales and profit goals.
• Participates in the development and execution of the Parts Marketing Plan.
• Executes parts processes, guidelines and policies consistently i.e. (ordering, receiving, inventory, selling, return and marketing).
• Maintains good discipline and organization of the parts department and its surroundings, ensuring that everything is organized, clean and safe.
• May submit parts warranty claims and return claims within the required timeframe to receive maximum credits allowed.
• Assists with the development and training of parts personnel and may complete performance reviews of parts staff.
• Assists with counter sales to support customer needs.
• Responsible for sales via JD Place, ensuring the showroom is organized to increase sales. Creates and maintains an attractive and rewarding display for the most popular parts.
• Contributes to recruiting, staffing and developing his outlet parts employees.
  
  Are you a forward thinking Parts Manager or Parts Advisor who enjoys a challenge? The type of person who will roll their sleeves up and get stuck in? Someone who is passionate about delivering excellent results? If so, then we have an exciting role waiting for you., Experience in parts retail
• Ability to lead others.
• Ability to analyse and interpret internal reports.
• Ability to use standard computer applications and internet functions.
• High level of communication and human relations.
• Familiar with John Deere and competitive products.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends.
  
  Hunt Forest Group is a family run, expanding and ambitious company, operating throughout the South of England making us one of the largest John Deere dealerships in the country with over 50 years of industry experience. We appreciate and value hard work and dedication from our people, who are not just employees but who each play a vital role in the overall success of our business. In return, we provide each person with great benefits and job security in a fast paced and evolving industry, supporting key areas of agriculture, commercial and professional grounds care and construction.
We support continuous professional development and encourage each person to grow and reach their full potential, to be the best they can be, which in turn supports the business to achieve its mission.


• Very competitive salary
• Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Free team events throughout the year
• Free parking at all sites
• Laptop provided
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Focused career progression
• Overtime available
• Autonomous work culture - we encourage our staff to work from their own initiatives rather than be micromanaged
• Our sites are situated in scenic locations
• You will become part of the Hunt Forest Group community!