What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parts Manager position at Kenworth Sales Company (East)?
Are you ready to join an industry leader with 33 service locations that are PremierCare Gold certified and 5 TRP parts stores that are also nationally recognized? After 80 years of supporting the trucking industry by selling quality parts, our commitment to excellence is stronger than ever! Kenworth Sales Co. is looking for a Parts Manager to join our Fredericksburg, VA team.
JOB SUMMARY:
The primary function of the Parts Manager is the supervision of the day-to-day operations of the Parts Department.
** Due to federally mandated DOT regulations, Kenworth Sales Company is a drug-free workplace. Any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screening.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Merchandise the parts inventory to meet sales and profit targets
- Supervise Parts Department employees
- Control the Parts Department inventory
- Train and develop Parts Department employees
- Review and analyze performance results, taking corrective action, when applicable
- Start and follow through on plans and programs to meet Company goals and objectives
- Coordinate and cooperate with other functional and staff managers
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least five years heavy and medium duty diesel truck parts sales experience with successful management experience
- Thorough understanding of parts and inventory management (preferably with medium and heavy-duty trucks)
- Knowledge of bills of lading and freight bills
- Computer terminal data input, 10 key calculator
- Excellent organization and communication skills
- High school diploma or the equivalent
- Ability to read, write and comprehend English instructions and information
- This position involves both sedentary and other work.
- For part of the shift, will work at a desk in a warehouse setting doing paperwork, making and receiving phone calls, filing, and ten-key.
- For part of the shift, will stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach, moving about the dealership facility to communicate with managers, employees, and customers.
- Lifting of at least 35 lbs. without assistance on a daily basis, as well as heavier loads with forklifts and/or additional assistance.
- Will be exposed to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, and a variety of other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.
BENEFITS:
- Kenworth Sales Company, Inc. promotes a progressive environment with an emphasis on teamwork, customer service, training and personal development.
- Stability – Company is financially strong with an established base of customers and is well-positioned for continued expansion.
- History of Excellence – Work for an award-winning dealership with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and customer service.
- Excellent compensation and benefits package including comprehensive Health and Dental insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) with FLEX Card, Group Life Insurance, Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Corporate Holidays, Paid Vacation and Personal Leave, 401(k) plan with company match, and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance plans.
Veterans are encouraged to apply!
Kenworth Sales Company is a family of companies based in Salt Lake City, Utah of over 38 dealerships in the Intermountain West and Mid-Atlantic regions.
An Equal Opportunity employer, Smoke Free/Drug Free Facility. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.