Automotive Parts Manager -Confidential Automotive Group

Confidential • Full-time • Lighthouse Point, Florida, United States • 2w ago

Are you looking to join a growing and highly successful organization? Due to continued growth, a large automotive dealership is currently looking to grow their team.

Parts Manager Qualifications

Ideal candidates will return a satisfactory profit on the dealership’s investment in parts inventory. Parts managers accomplish their objectives through the use of proper purchasing procedures, inventory control, staff utilization, security, pricing, merchandising, display and advertising.
Properly staffing the department, which includes hiring, training, motivating and monitoring the performance of all parts department staff.
Maintaining an orderly workplace
Creating and overseeing an annual operating budget for the parts department
Working with the service department, collision repair and wholesale account representatives to ensure inventory is available when needed
Establishing competitive pricing specifications in various categories while generating profits and maintaining high customer satisfaction
Determining appropriate inventory levels while ensuring periodic parts turnover
Confirming that parts are appropriately coded so the dealership can claim a complete refund for unused factory stock
Reviewing sales figures, costs and stock monthly to ensure budget benchmarks are met
Parts managers are expected to uphold the highest ethical standards
To lead, train and develop associates by practicing a hands-on management style
Detail oriented and process driven
Work well under stress and handle potential difficult situations with customers and associates
Strong management background with other successful management jobs
Strong leadership and organizational skills, and the ability to understand profit and loss statements, are requirements for success
Experience at dealerships is preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
At least 2 years of management experience
At least 3 years of experience in an automotive parts department