Parts Manager

About the role

An exciting and rare opportunity exists for a Dealership Parts Manager to lead, support and manage the daily operations of our Parts Department at two locations, Hallam Truck Centre & Bayswater Truck Centre.  Based at Hallam Truck Centre you will be a hands-on leader who will mentor and motivate the teams, always striving to align the CMV values whilst continuously delivering the very best customer service.

Your responsibilities will be;

• Establish specific marketing and merchandising programs for parts inventory to achieve sales and profit targets.
• Analyze market and develop potential for the parts department services
• Control and maintain parts inventory, manage stock adjustments and stock order amendments as necessary.
• Ensure manufacturer relationships are maintained to the highest standards
• Oversee all clerical functions within the parts division including receipting of stock, back orders, and accounts payable
• Provide direction and support for parts employees to achieve key performance targets
• Coordinate the functions of parts department staff with other departments in the business
• Evaluate the performance of the parts team and provide regular feedback/performance appraisals
• Provide ongoing training and development for all parts department staff
• Ensure compliance with all legislation including WH&S

Leadership

• Providing direction and support to the parts department to achieve objectives and targets
• Coordinating ongoing training, development and product knowledge for all parts personnel
• Promoting the managerial responsibility of reporting supervisors and conduct individual performance reviews
• Regularly reviewing operational and financial targets and results and implement appropriate corrective actions
• Work Closely with the Hallam Truck Centre Management Team to support and promote dealership objectives and KPIs.
• Uphold and proactively promote the CMV Group culture and values ensuring they guide all activities and direction of the business.

Amazing Employee Benefits

• A generous remuneration package including company vehicle and commission
• Generous parental leave and study leave policies

• Onsite fully equipped FREE GYM

• Paid volunteering leave when participating in approved volunteering opportunities
• Free on-site barista coffee 
• Opportunities to support community partnerships with our Group CMV Foundation 
• Become a part of the longstanding and highly successful CMV Group 
• Enjoy annual company dinners and picnics

• Improve your wellbeing with our CMV Care platform including access to income and health insurance programs as well as free monthly onsite Myotherapy treatments

Demonstrated skills required for the role:

• Experienced Parts Manager with knowledge of heavy vehicle industry
• Extensive knowledge of heavy vehicle products and parts inventory
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commercial acumen, sound computer and administrative skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Drivers Licence

If you have the skills and experience necessary and want to become an important part of our successful team then please click "Apply" to submit your cover letter and resume.

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About the Company

Hallam Truck Centre flies the PACCAR flag in southeast Melbourne and Victoria.  As part of the CMV Group, we are accredited Kenworth and DAF dealers, supporting sales, service and parts plus PacLease Rental and Leasing.  In addition to the Kenworth and DAF brands, we are also all makes capable and full service dealers for the extensive range of PACCAR, Cummins and CAT truck engines, as well as Dana, Meritor, Eaton, Wabco, Knorr-Bremse and SAF-Holland commercial vehicle technologies.

Hallam Truck Centre is a subsidiary of the CMV family-owned group of companies with over 90 years of operation and experience with over 2000 staff nationally. 

Our success is highly driven by our core values; Safety First, Can Do, Ask The Question, Do the Right Thing and Mutual Respect.  We apply these in equal measures to not only our employees but also our customers and the community.