Parts Advisor

Basic Salary:​Between £24,000 – £31,720 DOE potential earnings of £38K+ to include overtime.

Job type: Full time / Permanent 

Hours: 8am-5pm Monday – Friday (+ weekend and seasonal work on a rota basis)

About us

Hunt Forest Group is a family run, expanding and ambitious company, operating throughout the South of England making us one of the largest John Deere dealerships in the country with over 50 years of industry experience. We appreciate and value hard work and dedication from our people, who are not just employees but who each play a vital role in the overall success of our business. In return, we provide each person with great benefits and job security in a fast paced and evolving industry, supporting key areas of agriculture, commercial and professional grounds care and construction. We support continuous professional development and encourage each person to grow and reach their full potential, to be the best they can be, which in turn supports the business to achieve its mission.

About you

Our business is experiencing an exciting period of growth. As a result, we are looking for a proactive and experienced Parts Advisor within our Dorchester parts department. We will be looking to build on your knowledge and for you to gain confidence within the role during your career with HFG. Working efficiently and accurately, you consistently provide the highest level of support to our customers. You enjoy working in a team but are equally capable of working from your own initiative.

If we have just described you, then we definitely want to hear from you. We look forward to you joining our team and ‘growing together’.

About the role:

Responsible for assisting with the selling, receiving and delivery of parts and accessories. In addition, delivers in-store customer service whilst assisting with the overall organisational, promotional and stocking duties.

• Assists with promoting and selling parts and/or services to meet customer needs.
• Supplies Service Technicians with parts as required.
• Assists with preparing and maintaining merchandise display.
• Supports with verifying receipt of incoming shipments and assists with locating Machine Down and Stock Orders in their correct location.
• Follows up on shortages and accelerates issues by reporting to the Outlet Parts Manager
• Executes sales parts marketing plans and shares ideas for future campaigns.
• Executes telemarketing sales operations.
• Maintains control of inventory management, invoicing and other administration tasks.
• Assists in keeping parts inventory clean, orderly and well organized.

Relevant Skills/Experience:

• Competent knowledge of agricultural equipment and the farming industry.
• Ability to use standard computer applications and internet functions.
• Excellent customer relationship skills.
• Familiar with John Deere and competitive products.
• Ability to work in a team environment..

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Free parking at all sites
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Focused career progression
• Autonomous work culture – we encourage our staff to work from their own initiatives rather than be micromanaged
• You will become part of the Hunt Forest Group community!