What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parts Manager position at Weelborg Ford?
Weelborg's family of dealerships has a long history of serving their communities with exceptional vehicles and trustworthy service. We live, work, and play in the communities we serve, and, therefore, we strive to serve each and every customer with the same respect we would expect to receive.
Weelborg Ford is seeking a qualified Parts Manager who is a problem-solver, focused on customer satisfaction, and can lead a team to success.
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the general sales manager, the Parts Manager oversees parts operations within the dealership to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction. Grows profitable parts sales and exercises disciplined expense control. Attracts, retains, and effectively engages department personnel.
This position has 1-2 direct reports.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assists all customers (retail and shop) in selecting required parts in a friendly, professional and efficient manner.
- Informs customers of companion part requirements and specials and ensures that the customer is exposed to the full product line.
- Answers phone calls, providing price quotes and other information.
- Reviews body shop estimates to be sure the parts that are ordered are correct and all pricing is in line with the estimate.
- Provides high level of service to internal and external customers.
- Pulls and fills orders from stock.
- Notifies parts manager of out-of-stock parts or shop materials that need immediate attention.
- Locates out-of-stock parts from outside source and submits an emergency order, if necessary.
- Notifies the service advisor and the customer when special ordered parts have been received.
- Notifies the body shop when all parts have arrived and when they will be delivered.
- Pulls orders for delivery to body shop, making sure all parts are tagged with customer names and job number.
- Follows up on back-ordered parts.
- Verifies will-call and back-order files weekly and returns to vendors, or stocks those items not picked up or required.
- Replenishes assigned inventory daily.
- Assists outside sales representatives with their orders.
- Makes sure all internal requests for parts are billed on service repair order.
- Receives payment from retail customers or obtains credit authorization.
- Ensures that all charge sales are signed by the customer.
- Ensures that all customers receive their copy of the invoice.
- Issues credit for parts returned, ensuring that the original invoice, or its number, is available so that purchase and pricing can be verified.
- Issues and tracks requested shop tools to technicians.
- Keeps orderly records of all repair orders, invoices, insurance estimates and special-order parts.
- Sets up orders for daily shipment, delivery or pick-up.
- Solicits assigned accounts by phone.
- Keeps front and rear counter areas clean and uncluttered.
- Cleans computer terminals and printers daily.
- Participates in all training programs that are made available.
- Keeps current on new products and product updates.
- Over Sees parts consultants.
- Maintains technical knowledge in areas of responsibility by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, researching topics, establishing personal networks, and participating in-dealership training.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
- 1 to 3 years supervisor experience preferred.
- 1 to 3 years relevant work experience preferred.
Weelborg Ford, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $110,000