We are looking for an Assistant Parts Manager to join our busy team at our clients Newcastle Retailer.

Your duties will include:

• Assisting in the management of a team of Parts Advisors / Parts Delivery Driver to ensure first class customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Stock Management - ensuring that there is adequate stock available on site at all times and that processes are followed in correctly identifying and warehousing of stock items.
• Analyse Parts Reports, control department costs, including debt management.
• Ensuring best practice housekeeping and health and safety standards are kept for both stores and retail section of the Parts Department.
• Assist in the creation of sales strategies and collaborate with the Marketing department and Group Aftersales Manager to identify and promote marketing activities.
• Manage inventory levels and conduct regular stock checks

The ideal Assistant Parts Manager will have the following skills and experiences:

• Good leadership skills in managing a team of Parts Advisors and Parts Delivery Driver.
• Excellent Customer Relations.
• Proficiency in analyzing reports and managing costs
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and be well presented.
• Must be IT literate, and a working knowledge of Kerridge would be advantageous.
• Previous experience in a similar role within the motor industry is desirable.

Hours: 42 Hours per week. Monday - Friday on a rota basis ensuring the business is covered whilst open between 7:45 am to 6:00 pm.

You will also work 1 in 3 Saturdays from 8.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Further details will be provided by your line manager in due course.

Salary: Up to £28,000 basic + OTE

About Our Client

Our client is recognised as one of the UK’s leading independent automotive groups and represents some of the world's most prestigious automotive manufacturers includin