Parts Manager – Outdoor Power Equipment Dealership

DH Lawn & Garden Equipment | Topeka, Kansas

Pay: 25.00–35.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Job Type: Full-time | Minimum 40 hours per week

Build a Career. Help Build a Company.

DH Lawn & Garden Equipment has been serving customers for over 20 years, and we're building toward an even bigger future.

We currently operate two locations and have plans to expand into additional markets in the years ahead.

We're looking for an ambitious, dependable, and highly motivated individual who wants more than just another job. We want someone who is excited about taking responsibility, developing their skills, improving operations, and helping build a successful company.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of an entire department and make a meaningful impact on a growing business.

Whether you're an experienced Parts Manager or a highly motivated individual ready to take the next step in your career, we're interested in what you can bring to our company.

About the Position

As our Parts Manager, you will be responsible for independently operating the parts department at your assigned location while coordinating parts purchasing for both of our stores.

This is primarily a one-person department, and you will be trusted to manage its daily responsibilities with minimal supervision.

We already have established operating procedures, inventory systems, and accountability standards. Your first responsibility will be to learn those systems, understand how they work, and execute them consistently.

From there, we want you to help us improve.

You'll have the freedom to make routine purchasing and operational decisions within an established budget. We want someone who recognizes problems, develops solutions, and takes pride in running an organized, efficient, and profitable department.

Key Responsibilities

Parts Purchasing & Vendor Management

Manage daily parts ordering for both company locations.
Create, verify, and track purchase orders.
Maintain relationships with manufacturers and distributors.
Monitor backorders, availability, shipping, and vendor credits.
Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency and control costs.
Make purchasing decisions within an approved departmental budget.

Inventory Management

Maintain accurate inventory records and stock levels.
Oversee receiving, verification, pricing, and stocking of incoming parts.
Maintain organized and clearly labeled inventory locations.
Identify inventory shortages, discrepancies, and obsolete stock.
Conduct routine inventory counts and assist with annual inventory reconciliation.
Maintain appropriate seasonal inventory levels.

Service Department Support

Coordinate with the Service Manager and technicians to identify and obtain needed parts.
Prioritize parts orders to minimize equipment repair delays.
Track special orders and communicate expected arrival dates.
Ensure parts are accurately assigned to repair orders.

Customer Service & Parts Sales

Assist customers with parts identification, availability, and pricing.
Research parts using manufacturer catalogs, diagrams, and equipment model information.
Process customer parts orders and follow up when orders arrive.
Resolve customer concerns professionally and efficiently.

Department Ownership & Accountability

Independently manage daily parts department operations.
Follow established company procedures and accountability systems.
Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
Maintain an organized, clean, and professional department.
Participate in weekly management meetings.
Monitor department performance and communicate results to ownership.
Take responsibility for accuracy, productivity, customer satisfaction, and department profitability.

Who We're Looking For

We're open to hiring either an experienced parts professional or a highly motivated individual with the ability and determination to develop into an exceptional Parts Manager.

Experience We Value

Parts management or parts counter experience.
Outdoor power equipment, automotive, agricultural, or heavy equipment parts knowledge.
Inventory management and purchasing experience.
Mechanical aptitude and the ability to identify equipment components.
Familiarity with computerized inventory and point-of-sale systems.

Previous management experience is preferred but not required.

Personal Qualities We Expect

Exceptional motivation and a strong work ethic.
Dependability and personal accountability.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Independent problem-solving and decision-making.
Willingness to learn and follow established procedures.
Initiative to identify and implement improvements.
Professional communication and customer service skills.
A genuine desire to build a long-term career.

We're willing to invest in training the right person. What we cannot teach is the desire to succeed.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting pay of 25.00–35.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
Approximately 52,000–72,800 annually at 40 paid hours per week, before overtime.
SIMPLE IRA employer match after six months, subject to plan terms.
One week of paid vacation after one year.
Two weeks of paid vacation after three years.
Paid company holidays.
Opportunities for increased compensation as skills, responsibilities, and performance grow.
Potential for future advancement into larger leadership roles as the company expands.
Possible future ownership participation opportunities for qualified long-term leaders.

Work Schedule & Expectations

Full-time employment with a mandatory minimum of 40 hours per week.
Regular business hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
One early-morning management meeting per week.
Occasional Saturday work required.
Additional hours may be necessary during busy seasons.
Reliable attendance, punctuality, and schedule flexibility are essential.
All hours worked are compensated in accordance with applicable wage and overtime laws.

Your Future With DH Lawn & Garden Equipment

We believe the people who help build our company should have the opportunity to grow with it.

Today, we're looking for someone capable of taking ownership of our parts department and making it successful.

As we expand, we anticipate developing additional management and leadership opportunities. We want to build those future opportunities around individuals who demonstrate the ability, commitment, and initiative to help our company succeed.

We're not promising an executive title or a promotion on a particular timeline. We're offering the opportunity to become an important part of an established business with ambitious plans for the future.

If you're looking for a place where your effort, ideas, and accomplishments matter—and where you can build something you're proud of—we want to hear from you.

Apply today and tell us why you believe you'd be a great fit for our team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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