Parts Manager Glasgow Mercedes

Parts Manager

Stratstone

Mercedes - Benz Glasgow

Competitive salary with bonus 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

Benefits

• 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
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most
• 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
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme

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.