John Deere Parts Manager

C & B Equipment, a progressive family-owned company that has grown over 30 years to include John Deere ag, material handling and powersports locations has an opening for a Parts Manager in Slayton, Minnesota. This position reports to the Store Manager and 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. Must work cooperatively to optimize parts department processes. Must attract, retain, and effectively engage department personnel.

Essential Duties:

• 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 timeframe 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

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record
• Ability to meet physical demands and duration of physical exertion generally required to perform tasks in support of all job functions, for example - sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Knowledge of farm and turf power equipment preferred
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends
• Ability to analyze and interpret internal reports
• Basic understanding of financial principles relative to parts department operations
• Ability to write and speak effectively to deal with the public and upper management
• Proven experience driving and improving customer relations and service
• Ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and internet functions
• Experience leading others
• Experience in parts department operations
• High school diploma or GED required

Benefits

Qualified applicants must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. C & B Equipment is a drug-free workplace. 

• Competitive pay based on your experience
• Excellent benefits including – Medical, Dental, Vision, and Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K with Company Match starting immediately, generous parental leave for both moms & dads, and much more.
• Progressive Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays – starting at 3 weeks of PTO in the first year.
• Opportunities to grow – We love to promote within and have excellent training programs available to prepare you on-the-job and for your future with us.
• Make an impact – You will participate in our annual Community Impact Day where we give back to the communities where we work and live.

Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for all team members. We are an equal opportunity employer as defined by federal, state or local laws. 

Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity with C & B!

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