Parts Department Manager

Ellsworth Ford • Full-time • Ellsworth, Wisconsin, United States • $50k - $70k / year • 3m ago

Job Summary

Ellsworth Ford is seeking an experienced and motivated Automotive Parts Manager to lead our parts department operations. This is a key leadership role in a growing, community-focused Ford dealership serving both Wisconsin and Minnesota customers.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, customer-focused, and performance-driven, with a strong background in dealership parts operations. This position oversees inventory control, wholesale and retail parts sales, department profitability, and supports service technicians with timely and accurate parts fulfillment.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership, drives results, and thrives in a small-town, relationship-based dealership environment.

Responsibilities

- Oversee daily operations of the parts department
- Maintain proper inventory levels, ordering, and stocking procedures
- Manage obsolescence and maximize inventory turn rates
- Ensure accurate parts pricing and gross profit margins
- Work closely with Service Manager and technicians to ensure efficient workflow
- Assist retail and wholesale customers with professional service
- Monitor and analyze department performance metrics
- Maintain clean, organized, and professional parts department appearance
- Process warranty and return parts according to manufacturer guidelines
- Build and maintain strong vendor and manufacturer relationships
- Train and develop any parts department personnel
- Ensure compliance with all dealership and Ford Motor Company standards

Experience & Qualifications

- Minimum 2 years of automotive dealership parts experience required
- Prior dealership parts management experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of automotive parts systems and inventory management
- Experience with dealership management software (Ford DMS experience preferred)
- Understanding of parts gross profit, inventory turn, and obsolescence control
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Strong organizational and leadership abilities
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Valid driver’s license required

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive salary based on experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Health insurance options
- Paid time off
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity to grow with a stable, locally owned and operated dealership

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

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