Automotive Parts Department Manager

Confidential • Full-time • Saint Charles, Illinois, United States • $75k - $115k / year • 3m ago

Parts Department Manager – Automotive Dealership

A well‑established, family‑owned franchised automotive group is seeking an experienced Parts Department Manager to lead a fast‑paced, customer‑focused parts operation. This is a long‑term career opportunity for a driven professional who takes pride in organization, teamwork, and delivering results.

The ideal candidate is an experienced automotive parts leader with strong communication skills, a hands‑on management style, and the ability to keep operations running smoothly while supporting service, collision, and wholesale departments.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive parts and accessory sales through in‑depth product knowledge
Accurately process customer and internal orders to meet individual needs
Manage inventory for new and replacement parts, ensuring accuracy and availability
Oversee ordering, receiving, stocking, and inventory control processes
Process parts paperwork and invoices with attention to detail
Maintain up‑to‑date job knowledge through training and ongoing research
Collaborate closely with service, collision, and wholesale teams
Handle daily operations of the dealership parts department
Build and maintain strong vendor and supplier relationships

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years of automotive dealership parts management experience (required)
Team‑oriented with a strong work ethic
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Strong data entry skills and computer proficiency
Positive attitude with the ability to thrive in a process‑driven environment
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

All applicants must successfully pass pre‑employment screening, including background check, MVR, and drug testing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

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