Parts Manager in Rapid City

Date Posted: Monday, August 4, 2025

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Job Description

Are you a results-driven leader with a passion for the equipment industry? A well-respected, multi-location equipment dealership is looking for a Parts Manager to lead a team and drive sales at one of their locations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional to take ownership of a parts department and contribute to a growing business.

Parts Manager Responsibilities:

  • Lead the team: Supervise and mentor the Parts Department staff, ensuring professional and safe work practices.

  • Drive sales: Manage the Parts Department to meet and exceed sales objectives, including directly handling customer inquiries and sales.

  • Manage inventory: Oversee all parts and inventory, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

  • Analyze performance: Monitor key financial metrics like sales plans, gross margins, and parts obsolescence to meet or exceed goals.

  • Build relationships: Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with manufacturer partners and the local customer base.

  • Merchandise and market: Create and execute sales plans and merchandising strategies to maximize department revenue.

  • Ensure customer satisfaction: Resolve customer issues and handle emergency parts orders to ensure a high level of service.

  • Maintain the department: Be responsible for the upkeep and overall appearance of the parts department, ensuring a safe and organized work environment.

  • Handle administration: Oversee all administrative tasks, including work orders, parts ordering, and returns.

Parts Manager Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in parts and operations, preferably within the equipment industry.

  • A proven ability to effectively lead and manage a team.

  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

  • Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.

  • The ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

  • Demonstrated problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, both with employees and customers.

  • A solid understanding of business operations and a commitment to customer service.

How to Apply:

If you are a self-starter with a passion for the industry, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume for consideration. Only qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted.

For more information on equipment opportunities, please contact Michael Ellis with gpac at 557-202-4062. Resumes may be confidentially sent to michael.ellis@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.