Automotive Parts Manager
Core
Lead the daily operations of the Parts Department at an automotive dealership, ensuring profitability, inventory control, and customer satisfaction.
Role type
Senior IC automotive parts manager
Builds
Retail, wholesale, and collision center parts sales; inventory management; team development
Domain
Automotive retail / Fixed Operations
Required skills
Automotive parts leadership, inventory management, financial reporting, team leadership, OEM program knowledge, dealership management systems proficiency, analytical skills, customer service
Preferred skills
Ford franchise experience, experience with CDK or Reynolds & Reynolds systems
Technologies
CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, Dealertrack
Responsibilities
Lead daily parts department operations to meet sales and profit goals; manage inventory levels and accuracy; recruit, hire, and develop parts staff; build vendor and OEM relationships; analyze departmental financials and KPIs; ensure compliance with OEM policies and dealership procedures.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
