Parts Manager

Sloan Implement•Petersburg, IL

15d•$50,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Parts Manager oversees the daily operations of the parts department, ensuring strong service for customers and internal teams while supporting profitability and operational excellence. The role includes inventory management, sales strategy, team development, and execution of company processes to support dealership operations and customer satisfaction. The manager partners with the Corporate Parts Manager on the annual department budget, sales goals, and profitability objectives; monitors sales performance and implements strategies to meet revenue and profit targets; supports parts marketing initiatives; and trains, mentors, and develops team members. The position also assists with customer and team-member parts sales and product support, maintains departmental tools, equipment, and vehicles, processes warranty and return claims, and contributes to recruiting and staffing. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent experience, at least one year of parts department operations experience, previous leadership or supervisory experience, a valid driver's license and good driving record, and the ability to pass and annually renew a DOT physical. Extended hours and weekends may be required based on business needs. Pay is listed as a salary range of $50,000 to $100,000. In-season hours are generally Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, either 7 a.m. to noon or 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on a store-determined rotation. Peak-season hours may be extended, including Sundays. Off-season hours, from November through March, are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; dates and schedules are subject to change.

Requirements

One or more years of experience in parts department operations.
Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to analyze reports and make sound business decisions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business applications.
High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Maintain a good driving record in compliance with company Motor Vehicle Records criteria throughout employment.
Pass a DOT physical and renew certification annually as a condition of continued employment.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as business needs require.

Responsibilities

Lead daily parts department operations and execute company standard processes.
Partner with the Corporate Parts Manager to develop and manage the annual department budget, sales goals, and profitability objectives.
Monitor monthly sales performance and implement strategies to achieve revenue and profit targets.
Support and execute parts marketing initiatives to drive business growth.
Train, mentor, and develop parts team members, including conducting performance evaluations as needed.
Maintain accurate inventory through effective procedures, perpetual inventory management, and annual physical counts.
Assist customers and team members with parts sales and product support.
Ensure departmental tools, equipment, and vehicles are properly maintained.
Process warranty and return claims accurately and within required timeframes to maximize credits.
Assist with recruiting, staffing, and employee development as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.