Parts & Retail Manager

We are looking for a keen and driven Parts & Retail Manager to embrace the management of the existing parts team at our Albourne branch, based in West Sussex. This is a key role in a team of professional people that thrive on working together to provide the best support.

Role Purpose:

Reporting to the Branch & Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the overall efficient running of the Parts Department. This will include the showroom and goods inward area, its staff and the overall departmental profitability as well as maintaining effective and accurate communications between customers and the Parts team.

As the Parts & Retail Manager you will be integral to providing support not only internally, to our Sales and Service Departments, but to some major key accounts, customers and trade partners.

Essential Skills/Experience:

  • Experience and good knowledge of Agricultural, Construction and Groundcare products and parts is advantageous
  • Previous management or supervisory experience is desirable
  • Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
  • Remain calm under pressure
  • Be organised and have the ability to multitask efficiently
  • Be proactive and methodical in approach to problem solving
  • Act with discretion when dealing with matters of a confidential nature
  • Work towards targets and objectives set.
  • Able to work alone and on your own initiative
  • Have an excellent level of IT skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Job Categories
    Job Categories: Country Store, Parts & Retail
  • Job Type
    Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
  • Job Location
    Job Location: Albourne
  • Ref No
    Ref No: WS2094
  • Start Date :
    Subject to successful candidates notice period
  • Hours:
    42.5-hrs per week: 8:00am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday (1hr unpaid lunch) Additional hours as required to include Saturdays and peak times e.g. harvest
  • Salary :
    £Competitive, depending on experience, plus a profit related bonus and company van
  • Benefits:
    32 days annual leave including bank holidays, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Workplace Pension, Employee Referral Bonus Scheme, Winter Flu Jab Service, Car Tyre Discount, Staff Discount in Country Stores and Life Assurance Cover (2 x salary)
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