Wholesale Parts Manager - Kitchener

Wholesale Parts Manager

The 401 Group of Companies is seeking an experienced, driven, and customer-focused Wholesale Parts Manager to lead and grow our wholesale parts operations.

In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the wholesale parts department, including inventory management, sales growth, customer relationship development, and team performance. You will work closely with repair facilities, fleet customers, vendors, and internal departments to ensure the timely, accurate, and professional delivery of parts and services.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong business acumen, and has a proven ability to build lasting customer relationships while driving revenue and operational efficiency. A commitment to exceptional customer service, attention to detail, and effective leadership is essential to success in this role.

Location: 353 Manitou Dr. Kitchener ON.

Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000 annually

Key Responsibilities

• Manage automotive parts inventory to ensure the right stock is available while minimizing overstock and obsolete inventory across the Group.


• Develop and grow wholesale parts sales with repair shops, body shops, fleets, and other commercial customers.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesale customers to drive repeat business and customer retention.


• Oversee parts ordering, sourcing, and procurement to ensure timely product availability.


• Negotiate pricing, discounts, and supplier agreements to maximize profitability.


• Lead, train, and supervise parts department staff to achieve sales and service objectives.


• Ensure accurate order processing, delivery, and customer service for wholesale accounts.


• Monitor department performance, sales targets, gross profit, and inventory turnover.


• Work closely with service departments, dealerships, and suppliers to meet customer and operational needs.


• Resolve customer concerns, warranty issues, and parts-related problems in a professional manner.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of automotive parts experience


• 2–3 years of dealership Parts Management or Wholesale Parts experience


• Proven success growing wholesale parts sales


• Experience with OEM automotive parts catalogs and electronic parts systems


• Experience managing inventory, pricing, and profitability


• Multi-brand dealership experience considered an asset

Why Join The 401 Group of Companies?

• Privately owned and 100% Canadian


• Over 40 state-of-the-art facilities across Ontario; we’re constantly growing and evolving.


• Fast-paced and growth-oriented environment with ongoing career development opportunities to recognize success.


• Personalized coaching, mentorship, and training programs


• Health and wellness benefits


• Employee referral bonus program


• Exclusive employee pricing on parts and service


• Perkopolis membership


• On-site parking

The 401 Group of Companies, is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's fastest growing Elite Business Management Groups offering a full line of automotive, recreational vehicle, powersport and marine products and services. Our headquarters are in Cambridge, Ontario, our organization includes brands such as Kia, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Subaru, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Buick, GMC, Yamaha, CampMart, Grand River Boats, and 401 Auto Financing.

If you are looking to grow your career with a company that values success, teamwork, and growth opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

This posting reflects a current and active opening.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. The 401 Group of Companies Recruiting Team is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact HR, 226-535-9077 or [email protected]

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.