One of the most important jobs of a department manager is to keep their team motivated. In the parts department, it is even more important than in service and sales because of the amount of customer contact that happens daily.
Instead of having all your parts behind the counter, you would have your 100 fastest moving parts where customers could access them. You would add a self-checkout kiosk where the customer could pay for the part. Read more about how to add self-checkout.
When it comes to parts, most people don’t think about them until they need them. Therefore, it is critical to be at the front of your customers’ minds when that need arises.
Think about this scenario for a moment: You have a customer that calls wanting to know how soon you can service or repair their equipment. How accurately can you answer that question?
Online shopping has topped the charts in the last couple years and now an average of 7% of all sales are made online. Learn the "must haves" for a successful and customer-friendly online parts store.
Five percent of your projected gross revenue should go toward marketing if you've been in business for 5 years or less and 3% if you have been in business 5 years or more.
Yanmar America is the North American headquarters of Yanmar Holdings. Ranked #1 in Product
Quality for five years in a row by the Equipment Dealers Association, Yanmar provides innovative
solutions for Rural Lifestyle and Industrial Equipment customers.
Yanmar was the world’s first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine in 1933 and
has continued to push the boundaries of innovation and technology ever since. As a manufacturer of
diesel engines, compact tractors and utility task vehicles, construction machinery, and industrial
equipment, Yanmar's products are sold in over 130 countries.
At Yanmar America, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products
and services, backed by a strong team of professionals who share our dedication to excellence. We
look forward to the opportunity to work with you in achieving your goals.
Virginia Beach-based STIHL Inc., produces a full line of high-quality, handheld outdoor power equipment including blowers, trimmers, brushcutters, and multi-task tools, as well as the number one selling brand of chainsaws worldwide. STIHL Inc. manufactures over 260 model variations of handheld outdoor power equipment for sale in the U.S. and around the world.