Strategic Parts Manager - Profit and Growth Leader

Wisconsin Kenworth in Fond du Lac is accepting applications for our Parts Manager position! Responsibilities include ensuring the strategic and operational goals of the Parts Department while meeting established profit targets. Excellent benefits offered. This is a great opportunity to join a progressive work environment and a growing dealer group!Responsibilities:Directly responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Branch Parts DepartmentEnsures the strategic and operating goals and objectives of the Parts Department are met while meeting established profit targetsPrimary Duties:Prepares operating and capital budgets for the Parts department, reviews on a regular basis and takes corrective action as neededDevelops and implements an effective sales and marketing plan which meets department sales and profit targets while supporting company goals and objectivesConsistently performs external environmental scans of truck parts market and adjust sales and marketing strategy accordingly to meet target goals and objectivesManages and controls the parts inventory level, ensuring an adequate inventory and efficient use of warehouse spaceReviews department expenditures for accuracy, reconciles with vendor statements and provides payment authorityDevelops and maintains knowledge base of the retail and wholesale truck parts marketEstablishes and fosters relationships with outside sales representatives, vendors and parts suppliersPromotes effective communication between department and all other Branch departments to best serve customers’ needsReviews vendor products, determines which lines to carry and negotiates profit marginAnalyzes sales territory and customer purchase trends to develop effective strategies to build parts route sales base and overall profitabilityInterviews and hires parts department personnelMonitors computer inventory system for high and low usage items to optimize warehouse parts storageTrains and appraises parts employees to ensure acceptable productivity and adherence to company goals and policiesRequirements:Associate's degree (AA) in a technical field or comparable work experience; bachelor’s degree preferred3-5 years of heavy duty parts sales or related experience with supervisory experience preferredManagement skills to include strategic plan development, decision making abilities and program implementationAbility to display extensive product knowledge to customer and staff to assist with purchase decisionsSupervisory skills in coaching, training and motivating subordinates to reach established department goalsMust be highly organized, detail-oriented and results-drivenAbility to prioritize and handle numerous tasks simultaneouslyAbility to work well under pressure while assisting a wide variety of customers (both internal and external) and fostering relationships with key industry contactsExcellent written and oral communication skillsComputer, mathematical and customer service skillsAbility to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop and lift/move up to 75 lbs. on a regular basisAbility to work in a dealership environment to include 8 - 12 hour days with frequent exposure to weather elements #J-18808-Ljbffr