What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parts Associate position at Matthew?
We are working with a well-respected multi-location Ag dealership that's looking to bring on a Parts Associate to one of their locations. This person would be in charge of all the parts and inventory along with doing some sales themselves.
Parts Associate will manage the Parts Department in a manner to meet the Store objectives and drive parts sales. This is accomplished by effectively scheduling and supervising the department employees to ensure work is performed in a professional and safe method and that all necessary administration is handled promptly.
Parts Associate Responsibilities:
- Understand and manage the various key indices within the department as they relate to the plans of the Store and Company initiatives to meet or exceed financial goals, i.e.: variance to a sales plan, gross margin dollars, gross margin percentages, outside purchases, parts obsolescence, etc.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining positive and professional relationships with manufacturer partners.
- Responsible for knowing the specific SSA customer base and the product base which will be the source for revenue generation for the Store.
- Responsible for ensuring that parts counter staff are effectively facilitating the point of sale process, keeping customer service levels at a very high level. This would include the development of selling skills through on the job training.
- Responsible for handling customer parts inquiries including resolving customer complaints/issues.
- Responsible for all aspects of marketing and merchandising of the parts department to maximize the revenues of the department. Such as developing sales plans in accordance with market opportunity, Store and Company initiatives.
- Responsible for customer satisfaction for all parts encounters with customers.
- Responsible for placing emergency parts orders to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Ensure a safe work environment and ensure that all department employees understand and follow all safety policies and procedures.
- Be a role model in the areas of environmental health and safety.
- Responsible for the upkeep and overall appearance of the parts department
- Responsible for all administrative work associated with the parts department including work orders and parts ordering and returns.
- Responsible for overseeing the effective and efficient completion of all paperwork associated with the parts department.
- Responsible for the ongoing training and development of all parts department employees.
Parts Associate Requirements:
- 3 or more years of work experience in related parts and operations
- Effective at time management and multi-tasking
- Comprehensive understanding of internal and external business
- Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively and efficiently resolve employee and customer conflicts
- Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Demonstrated client service skills and the ability to develop strong business relationships
- Demonstrated strong negotiation and closing skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines efficiently
- Keen attention to detail and a high level of initiative and ability to work independently
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced, stressful work environment
- Ability to handle and resolve frequent interpersonal conflict
- Ability to respond quickly, accurately, and professionally to demands and requests from customers and employees
Please submit a resume for consideration. Only those qualified applicants with a provided resume will be contacted.
If you would like to learn more about Ag opportunites, contact Erika Algard ar erika.algard@gogpac.com or 605-370-5289.
Salary : $18 - $25