
Parts Manager - Fort Thunder Harley-Davidson
Required skills
- Parts Department
- motorcycle parts
- ATV parts
- watercraft parts
- accessories
- powersports industry
- retail management
- sales teams
- sales goals
- inventory planning
Nice to have
- CDK
- Lightspeed
- dealership
Role summary
Fort Thunder Harley-Davidson is seeking a Parts Manager to lead their Parts Department, selling motorcycle, ATV, and watercraft parts and accessories. The role involves managing and coaching a sales team, driving revenue through inventory planning and pricing, optimizing inventory levels, and collaborating with other departments. Key qualifications include 3+ years of retail management experience (dealership preferred), proven leadership, knowledge of parts inventory systems (CDK/Lightspeed preferred), and expertise in powersports parts and servicing.
Fort Thunder Harley-Davidson, a subsidiary of RideNow, is on the lookout for a Parts Manager to oversee and direct the operation of the dealership’s Parts Department, which sells motorcycle, ATV, and watercraft parts and accessories. If you are a powersports enthusiast, love to sell, and are a strong coach and leader, we want to talk to you!
What You'll Do:
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing parts team focused on delivering superior customer service and achieving sales goals.
- Drive revenue through effective inventory planning, pricing strategies, and team sales performance.
- Set and achieve monthly and annual sales targets; monitor gross margins and departmental profitability.
Optimize inventory levels to balance availability and cost-efficiency, in coordination with the General Manager. - Partner with the service department to ensure technician needs are met quickly and efficiently.
- Stay up to date on the latest parts, accessories, and powersports industry trends.
- Collaborate with other department heads to streamline communication and maximize the overall dealership experience
What We're Looking For:
- 3+ years of management experience in a retail environment (dealership preferred).
- Proven leadership with the ability to motivate and manage sales teams to achieve sales goals
- Deep understanding of parts inventory systems and dealer management tools (CDK and/or Lightspeed preferred)
- Exceptional sales, communication, and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of parts and servicing for motorcycles, ATVs, and watercraft required.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
- Must be able to safely and efficiently move through the dealership premises—including indoor showrooms, vehicle lots, and service areas—while maintaining awareness of moving vehicles, customer foot traffic, and showroom displays.
- Must be able to frequently bend, kneel, crouch, and reach to perform job duties.
Why Join RideNow?
- Commission based pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer paid life and short-term disability insurance
- Employee discounts
All applicants must pass pre-employment screening, including background and MVR checks.
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