Parts Manager | Commission-Based - Tuttle Click Capistrano Ford

TUTTLE-CLICKS CAPISTRANO FORD • San Juan Capistrano, CA, US • $9k - $168k / year • 1w ago

Ready to take ownership of a busy parts department and earn $9,000–$14,000 per month? Tuttle-Click's San Juan Capistrano Ford is looking for an experienced Parts Manager who knows how to drive performance, lead a team, control inventory, and deliver outstanding support to both our service department and customers.

This is an opportunity for a proven automotive parts leader who understands that a great parts department is about more than inventory. It’s about having the right parts at the right time, building a strong team, maximizing gross profit, and keeping the entire dealership moving.

Why Join Tuttle-Click's San Juan Capistrano Ford?

Competitive earning potential of $9,000–$14,000 per month
Leadership opportunity with the ability to make a direct impact on department performance
Established dealership with a strong service and parts operation
Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Opportunity to build your career with a respected automotive organization
Work alongside experienced dealership professionals focused on taking care of our customers

Parts Manager Job Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the Parts Department team
Manage daily parts operations to achieve sales, gross profit, and departmental performance goals
Maintain appropriate inventory levels while controlling obsolescence and aging inventory
Ensure parts are available to support Service Department productivity and customer needs
Monitor pricing, margins, special orders, returns, and vendor relationships
Maintain accurate inventory controls and oversee regular physical inventories
Analyze department performance, expenses, sales trends, and opportunities for improvement
Establish and maintain efficient processes for receiving, stocking, ordering, and distributing parts
Deliver a high level of service to internal and external customers
Work closely with Service and dealership leadership to improve overall fixed-operations performance
Hire, train, schedule, coach, and hold team members accountable for performance
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and professional Parts Department

Parts Manager Benefits and Compensation

The Service Manager position is paid on a pay scale that may include one or more of the following compensation elements:

Annual compensation, which varies based on experience, between $108,000 and
$168,000
Bonus compensation may be earned based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit.
Employer‑subsidized Medical and Dental insurance
Company‑paid Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
Optional benefits include Long‑Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and supplemental life insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Paid Time Off that begins accruing from Day 1
Employee discounts on parts, service, and vehicle purchases for you and your family

Actual compensation within the stated range may vary based on experience, qualifications, performance, and the dealership's applicable compensation plan.

Parts Manager Qualifications

Previous automotive dealership parts experience required
Parts management or significant parts department leadership experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of dealership parts operations, inventory management, and gross-profit performance
Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop employees
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working with dealership management systems, inventory reporting, and performance metrics
Strong communication and customer-service skills
Ford dealership experience is a plus

Corporate Hiring Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age and able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Take the Next Step

If you know how to run a profitable parts department, take care of your team, and keep technicians and customers supplied with what they need, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join Tuttle-Click's San Juan Capistrano Ford as our next Parts Manager.