Parts Retail Manager
Job Summary
Reporting to the sales leader the Parts Retail Manager will manage the day-to-day performance of a multi-channel operation spanning trade counter telephone sales click-and-collect e-commerce and proactive outbound engagement. You will translate the agreed strategy into consistent local execution using digital technology AI and disciplined sales management to unlock opportunities strengthen customer loyalty and deliver profitable growth.
This is an opportunity for an ambitious manager to balance sales growth with safe efficient warehouse operations develop a capable team and build a collaborative regional culture. With clear direction and support you will deliver visible commercial and operational results while growing your career.
Key Responsibilities:
Driving Sales Growth & Customer Success
- Lead a multi-channel parts sales operation including trade counter telephone sales click and collect outbound customer engagement and digital sales platforms.
- Deliver sales and profitability targets through strong customer relationships and proactive business development.
- Monitor and improve key performance metrics including answer rate call velocity quote velocity callback percentage average order value and customer retention.
- Identify opportunities to increase customer loyalty market share and revenue growth.
Leading Warehouse & Fulfilment Operations
- Oversee safe efficient and customer-focused warehouse and delivery operations.
- Ensure inventory accuracy and availability through close collaboration with supply chain and distribution teams.
- Manage order fulfilment invoicing accuracy returns exchanges and reman core processes.
- Resolve customer issues quickly and effectively while maintaining high service standards.
Managing and Developing the Team
- Lead coach and develop a team of approximately ten employees.
- Create a culture of accountability engagement collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Provide clear direction performance feedback and development opportunities.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
Driving Digital Adoption & Continuous Improvement
- Champion digital tools and technologies that enhance customer experience and team performance.
- Encourage adoption of e-commerce solutions AI-enabled tools and other digital initiatives.
- Support the implementation of new retail processes and ways of working that improve efficiency and simplify customer interactions.
Knowledge Skills and Experience:
- Proven success within a parts sales aftermarket retail distribution or customer service environment.
- Experience managing multi-channel sales operations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
- Strong experience delivering against sales customer service and operational KPIs with the ability to interpret and present performance data.
- Experience managing warehouse inventory logistics or fulfilment operations.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Strong commercial acumen with a focus on growth and profitability.
- Exceptional customer service and relationship-building skills.
- Strong coaching performance management and people management capabilities.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Excel PowerPoint Outlook and Power BI.
- Technical knowledge of parts products and services within the heavy equipment construction industrial or related sectors.
What We Offer:
In addition to a competitive salary an annual bonus 25 days holiday life insurance and up to 7% pension you will benefit from:
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Full training and ongoing professional development
Why Join Us:
This is an opportunity to take ownership of local execution within a newly created growth-focused retail operation. You will manage a sales-focused team embed consistent ways of working and use digital technology data and AI to improve customer engagement and performance. With the support of the Regional Sales Leader you will turn the defined strategy into measurable commercial results and build valuable experience in a developing area of the business.
At Finning we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity race national and ethnic origin religion age sexual orientation marital and family status and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces and their families fairly.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
If you've noticed more Caterpillars crawling around your neighborhood, Finning International may be responsible. The company is the largest dealer of heavy equipment and diesel engines made by Caterpillar (CAT), the world's leading manufacturer of construction equipment. Finning opera ... View more