Job Description
Role: Parts Manager
Location: Marshall Land Rover Bedford
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive base salary with an OTE Scheme in place plus company car
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, pension scheme, wellbeing support, employee discount for servicing and popular retailers, as well as a purchase discount scheme
Who we are
Marshall Motor Group was established in 1909 by David Gregory Marshall, in a small lock-up garage in Brunswick Gardens, Cambridge and we are now the UK’s 7th largest motor retail group (AM100 11/24).
We operate 147 franchise stores representing 25 manufacturer car, van, truck and bike brands across 34 counties in England.
Our vision is to be the UK’s premier automotive retail group as recognised by our colleagues, customers and business partners. To achieve our vision we will create a people centric culture, as well as operate as retailers who deliver retailing excellence and are regarded as an employer of choice.
We are part of the Constellation Automotive Group which is the largest vertically integrated digital used car marketplace in Europe giving you peace of mind and transparency that you are dealing directly with a trusted company.
The role
We are seeking a Parts Manager to join our Land Rover in Bedford.
You will be reporting into the Aftersales Manager and oversee the day-to-day running of the Parts department. To be successful in this role you will have previous Parts Management experience.
What will I do on a daily basis?
- Provide leadership and direction to the parts department
- Ensure the dealership achieves optimum market penetration by maximising sales of parts to trade and retail outlets
- Manage parts stock levels and keep debtors to a minimum
- Ensure the accurate and timely completion of all department administration and operational data
- Develop a marketing and publicity strategy to promote all products and services effectively
- Brief the team regarding department objectives and give regular feedback on achievements
- Develop and maintain professional working relationships with supplier’s external representatives
- Ensure the systematic recruitment, induction, and performance management of all department employees and aim to stabilise staff turnover by leading a motivated, productive and rewarded team
- Achieve the highest level of customer care and satisfaction at all times
What experience do I need?
To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced parts professional with leadership experience, ideally from the franchised dealership sector. In addition to you experience, you will demonstrate the following skills:
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team
- A professional and calm approach with strong stakeholder management skills
- A commitment to the Marshall Values of People, Customers, Integrity and Innovation
If you would like to know more about this opportunity for a career at Marshall Motor Group, apply online and one of our recruitment specialists will be in touch.
Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£49,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bedford MK41 0SF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have any unspent criminal convictions?
Experience:
- Parts Manager: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: REQ10926
