Parts & Accessories Specialist

About the Role:

The Parts & Accessories Specialist at Spend A Day Marina plays a critical role in ensuring that customers have access to the right parts and accessories to maintain and enhance their marine vessels. This position involves managing inventory, providing expert advice, and facilitating the timely procurement of parts to support both routine maintenance and emergency repairs. The specialist acts as a knowledgeable resource for customers, helping them identify the correct components and accessories that meet their specific needs. Additionally, this role requires close collaboration with suppliers and service teams to maintain optimal stock levels and ensure customer satisfaction. Ultimately, the Parts & Accessories Specialist contributes to the smooth operation of the marina by supporting vessel upkeep and enhancing the overall customer experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in retail or inventory management, preferably within the marine or automotive industry.
• Basic knowledge of marine vessel parts and accessories.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with inventory management software and point-of-sale systems.
• Be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Must have basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of parts either auto or marine.
• Familiarity with maintenance and repair processes.
• Customer service experience in a technical retail setting.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and parts catalogs.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain inventory of marine parts and accessories, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely reordering.
• Assist customers by identifying and recommending appropriate parts and accessories based on their vessel type and maintenance requirements.
• Process orders, create purchase orders, handle returns, and coordinate with suppliers to resolve any issues related to parts availability or quality.
• Collaborate with the service and maintenance teams to understand parts demand and support repair schedules effectively.
• Maintain detailed records of sales, inventory movements, and customer interactions to support operational efficiency and reporting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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WORK ENVIRONMENT

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Skills:

The Parts & Accessories Specialist uses their technical knowledge daily to accurately identify and recommend parts that meet customer needs, ensuring vessel safety and performance. Strong organizational skills are essential for managing inventory systems, tracking stock levels, and coordinating with suppliers to maintain availability. Effective communication skills enable the specialist to explain complex product information clearly and build trust with customers and team members. Proficiency with inventory and sales software supports efficient order processing and record-keeping, which are critical for operational success. Additionally, problem-solving skills are frequently applied to resolve supply issues and assist customers with unique or urgent parts requirements.

This position operates exclusively in an indoor office environment with controlled temperatures. (Y/N)

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OneWater Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.