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Parts Manager

Tonbridge
£56k/yr
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Parts Manager

Stratstone

JLR Tonbridge

OTE up to £56,000 plus company car, pension, life assurance, single health care, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services

The main purpose of the Parts Manager role is to maintain a satisfactory parts service to our internal and external customers whilst maintaining the highest level of customer service at all times. The role will involve leading the department to maximise profitability and achieve business plan targets through seeking opportunities to sell the maximum amount of parts to trade and retail customers, and to actively maintain/ achieve an acceptable market share. This role will require a degree of creative thinking, with the ability to organise sales promotions and identify and purchase more profitable lines in line with the budget available.

Duties of a Parts Manager:

  • To monitor all overheads and stock values to ensure that the budget is managed and controlled.
  • To ensure the sale of all necessary items to support customer requirements.
  • Review parts sales on a daily basis to monitor departmental performance and ensure planned gross profit is achieved, taking corrective action as appropriate.
  • Control all parts purchases to ensure that maximum buying efficiency is achieved and is in line with company policy and franchise agreements.
  • Control levels of parts stock, providing availability of parts to meet customer expectations, whilst maintaining parts obsolescence at minimum levels.
  • Agree and establish clear individual targets for departmental team members to ensure everyone is clear about their responsibilities and development opportunities

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  • Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
  • Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
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  • Access a new car through our Salary Sacrifice scheme and enjoy a smarter way to drive
  • Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
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As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.

Lithia UK are an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud members of Automotive 30% Club, Diversity in Retail and Inclusive Companies. We welcome all applications regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, marital status, socio-economic background or Veteran status. We will also consider qualified applicants with prior criminal convictions, in accordance with the law.

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Skills

Departmental Leadership
Inventory Management
Profitability Maximization
Budget Control
Sales Promotion
Customer Service
Stock Control
Performance Monitoring
Strategic Planning
Market Share Analysis
Buying Efficiency
Team Management

Location

Tonbridge, England, United Kingdom

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