Wholesale Parts Manager - Centennial Auto Group

Are you a results-driven professional with a passion for automotive parts sales? Do you thrive on building strong client relationships and driving business growth? This opportunity is for you!

NOW HIRING: Wholesale Parts Manager

LOCATION: Centennial Auto Group, Summerside, PEI  

HOURS: Full time, Permanent.  Monday - Friday,  8:00am - 5:00pm

WAGE: $50,000 - $75,000 annual including salary base + commission structure (negotiable based on experience) + benefits. 

THE PERFECT FIT:

Centennial Auto Group is seeking a results-driven Wholesale Parts Manager to lead and expand our wholesale parts business from our Summerside, PEI location. This role involves working closely with Parts Managers across our stores, maintaining strong relationships with existing clients, and growing our conquest parts business across Atlantic Canada. The successful candidate will be a confident communicator, highly organized, and comfortable using software tools to support performance and reporting.

APPLICABLE SKILLS/ REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in an automotive parts department or wholesale role is preferred.


• Strong customer service skills.


• Understanding of logistics and delivery management.


• Solid understanding of OEM and aftermarket parts.


• Excellent relationship-building, communication and organizational skills.


• Proficiency in Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel is required.


• Ability to analyze data, forecast trends, and manage budgets.


• Familiarity with DMS systems such as PBS Systems, CDK or Reynolds & Reynolds is considered an asset.


• Valid driver’s license required as some occasional travel throughout Atlantic Canada is expected.

JOB TASKS:

• Wholesale Sales Management
  
  
  
  • Develop and implement strategies to grow wholesale parts sales across the region.
  
  
  • Establish pricing structures, programs, and promotions tailored to wholesale clients.
  
  
  • Monitor competitor activity and market trends to stay competitive.
  
  
  
  


• Client Relations
  
  
  
  • Maintain strong, ongoing relationships with current wholesale clients, including body shops and independent repair facilities.
  
  
  • Grow the parts business by identifying and engaging new clients throughout Atlantic Canada.
  
  
  • Proactively address customer service issues and maintain high client satisfaction.
  
  
  • Conduct regular outreach and visits to key accounts to build trust and loyalty.
  
  
  
  


• Team Collaboration
  
  
  
  •  Work closely with Parts Managers and their team across all Centennial locations.
  
  
  • Align on shared wholesale goals, coordinate inventory availability and support delivery execution.
  
  
  • Help share best practices and assist with training where needed.
  
  
  
  


• Operations & Logistics
  
  
  
  • Oversee and coordinate delivery routes to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
  
  
  • Support efficient use of dealership systems and workflows.
  
  
  • ensure compliance with company OEM procedures.
  
  
  
  


• Reporting & Analysis
  
  
  
  • Monitor KPIs such as sales volume, gross profit, returns, and delivery metrics.
  
  
  • Provide regular performance reports to senior management and help identify growth opportunities.
  
  
  
  

WHY WORK WITH CENTENNIAL:

• Customer-centered culture


• Supportive and team-oriented environment


• Professional training and development opportunities


• Competitive wages


• Company matching RRSP 


• Group health/dental/insurance coverage


• Employee discounts


• Opportunities for career advancement

Exciting career opportunities await you at Centennial Auto Group, a rapidly expanding company with a 46-year track record of success. Join our team and be part of our growth story as we operate six new vehicle dealerships, eleven Carstar collision centers, and two powersports stores across PEI, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. At Centennial Auto Group, excellence is at the heart of everything we do, and we invite you to experience a fulfilling career with us.

We welcome applications from individuals who are legally eligible to work in Canada. Please note that only candidates with current authorization to work in Canada will be considered for this position.