Regional Parts Manager
HGV Traders
About the role
Location: Dunstable, GB, LU5 4QFPosition Type: Professional Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. A new and exciting role has been created within Renault Truck Commercials (based in Dunstable) reporting to the Head of Aftersales. This roles requires frequent travel and possible overnight stays to cover our depot locations, therefore a full UK driving licence is required. This role manages the overall Parts objectives and stock across the RTC UK Network and drive improvement throughout the parts business and grow our parts sales as well as increase contract sales through the management of the Aftersales Executives.Your direct reports will be 3 Aftersales Executives along with 2 Parts Telesales Advisors with indirect reports of the network's Parts Supervisors.Paying to £55,000 basic plus a 10% KPI driven bonus paid annually, company car and great benefits from working with the Volvo GroupOverview od some tasks:To manage the Parts operation to ensure Sales and Financial targets are achieved.To organise and oversee the activity of the ASE’s and Parts staff to achieve action plans and budgetsManage parts margins and identify opportunities and drive improvementsManage Part returns to reduce financial risk of write offAnalysis of obsolescence stock and manage appropriately to limit write off.Help depots to manage VOR Parts to limit vehicle downtimeManage 2 centrally located Parts Telesales Advisors to support depot parts teams and achieve sales targetsWork in conjunction with RTUK to meet common goalsManage on-line Ecommerce systemAbout YouFormal training/excellent understanding of stock management including obsolescencePast Performance in Retail Commercial AftersalesTechnical knowledge desirable but not essentialExtensive management knowledge and experience of Vehicle Parts – preferably HGVBroad generalist within functional area.Good understanding of the Vehicle retail business and environment and preferably within the area of Commercial Trucks.Good understanding of Parts logistics.Effective communication and understanding the needs of the customer.Demonstrate strong selling skillsProficient use of Microsoft programmesWe value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide. Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. As part of Volvo Group, Renault Trucks counts 10,000 professionals committed to have a positive impact on society. We want to contribute to a more sustainable future. We create the business opportunities to make it happen and we stand up to lead this transformation in the transport industry. We care for each other and value our work-life balance. We are eager to learn and grow. We think as entrepreneurs, we are empowered and fairly recognized for our contribution. We are simple, pragmatic, committed and warm.
Requirements
- Bonus Scheme
- Company Car
Job details
- Hours
- Monday to Friday