Parts Manager in Indianola, IA at Van-Wall Equipment, Inc.

Job Description

Van Wall Equipment has a proud history as a John Deere dealer dating back to 1944, when the first dealership, known as Wall Implement, was opened on Main Street in Woodward Iowa. Since that time Van Wall Equipment has grown into one of the largest John Deere dealership groups in the country with more than 600 employees and 26 John Deere Locations spanning five states in the Midwest. Van Wall is proud to sell and service a wide range of John Deere equipment.

Job Description

Manages parts operations within the dealership to provide the highest level of external and internal customer satisfaction while maximizing return on investment through parts sales, inventory control, and expense control. Optimizes parts department processes. Attracts, retains, and effectively engages department personnel.

-Develops, communicates, enforces and monitors effective Parts Department processes to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction

Promotes and merchandises parts and accessories in conjunction with other store locations

Creates annual Parts Department goals and budget, in alignment with the organization’s financial and operational objectives

Develops and executes Parts Department marketing plan and monitors monthly to ensure achievement of departmental goals

Maintains an accurate and effective parts inventory control system that includes a perpetual and/or annual physical inventory and proper counter procedures

Submits all parts warranty and return claims within the required time frame to receive maximum credit

Maximizes use of all order discount programs to achieve management stock order goals

Ensures all department tools, equipment and vehicles are in good working order

Manages recruiting, staffing and employee development activities for employees reporting to this position

Job Requirements

3+ years experience in Parts Department operations

Experience leading others

Ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office and internet functions

Ability to write and speak effectively to individuals and groups

Basic understanding of financial principles relative to Parts Department operations

Ability to analyze and interpret internal reports

Ability to work extended hours and weekends (when scheduled)

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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