Marine Parts Business Development Manager

An excellent opportunity has arisen with our marine-industry based client for an experienced Parts Manager to take the lead and grow their parts and e-commerce department in Ipswich.
Providing an outstanding level of service to yacht owners and dealerships around the world, the successful candidate will develop new business, attracting new customers and increasing e-commerce sales via online platforms, whilst supporting warranty and postproduction parts requirements. Managing a small team, they will also control main core stock maximising sales volume and margins and oversee shipping and storage.
Duties will include:
* New Business Development – specifically website and social media
* Completing perpetual and quarterly stock check
* Maximizing eBay selling opportunities and maintaining satisfaction score.
* Providing excellent customer service to enhance customer experience.
* Managing the day-to-day running of the Parts Sales team, including workload and people management.
* Managing all parts orders for dealer support, part sales, warranty & postproduction.
* Developing professional and productive relationships with customers, colleagues, and suppliers.
Applicants must have:
* Experience of parts management and stock control
* Knowledge of social media and e-commerce
* Entrepreneurial flair to identify new business opportunities
* A positive attitude with excellent communication and customer service skills
* The ability to work independently and as part of a team,
* Excellent attention to detail and be highly organised
* Strong IT skills – Syteline, Zero and Unleashed knowledge would be an advantage
In return, the successful candidate will receive a competitive salary with uncapped commission and a good benefits package. Hours of work 8.00am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. 24 days holiday plus BH.
If you have a strong vehicle parts background with experience of e-commerce and are hungry for a new opportunity in a new field this could be the role for you