Florida Utility Trailers Inc. is the leading semi-trailer dealership serving the trucking industry in the state of Florida since 1977. We are proudly FAMILY owned and operated! With a broad selection of new and used trailers, including reefers, vans, flatbeds, dump trailers, and specialty trailers, we are dedicated to providing quality Sales, Parts, and Service for all trailer makes and models. Our locations in Orlando, Tampa, Lakeland, and Miami ensure convenient access to our services.

"We deliver value to those who deliver through superior Products, Parts, and Service."

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT:

• Manage, train, and motivate route sales, counter, warehouse & delivery personnel
• Manage department/staff training
• Manage team reviews and staff development
• Schedule and oversee product training for employees and Customers
• Oversee estimating and quoting

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT:

• Oversee purchasing functions
• Review and follow up on delinquent orders
• Oversee and manage warehouse and parts showroom
• Manage EOY inventory and audits

SALES MANAGEMENT:

• Promote & build customer base
• Oversee and manage profitable parts routes
• Set department sales and profit goals
• Maximize profit margins
• Manage & oversee department expenses
• Develop and leverage relationships with key Customers
• Develop and maintain Vendor relationships
• Share samples of new product(s) with our customer base, selling the features and benefits
• Create impactful action plans and develop strategies to close sales gaps
• Accurate and timely completion of sales data and reports
• Manage customer relationships
• Oversee store planning & merchandising
• Report data on sales volume, seasonal profits, and sales revenue

DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT:

• Identify departmental procedure & process improvements
• Assist managing building maintenance
• Work with other department managers
• Effectively manage executing on projects and standards at store level
• Accurate and timely completion of reporting and paperwork
• Maintain department files

Qualifications:

• Previous parts experience required
• Previous management experience preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Employee management skills
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) proficiency
• Proficient with technology and computer use
• Ability to walk, sit, stand

Driving Requirements:

• Driving is a duty of this job
• Driver's License (Required)

Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree (Preferred, but not Required)

Experience:

• Previous experience in Heavy Duty Truck Parts - required
• Experience managing people - required

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Pay: Based on experience