parts manager – retail

Work setting

• Automobile dealership

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Direct and control daily operations
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Manage staff and assign duties
• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales
• Determine merchandise and services to be sold
• Implement price and credits policies
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Conduct performance reviews

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Inventory control software
• Computerized bookkeeping system
• Spreadsheet

Area of specialization

• Electronic
• Shipping and receiving
• Trading

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Analytical
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Team player
• Maturity
• Patience
• Resourcefulness
• Ability to multitask