Assistant Parts Manager – Parts Manager Development Position

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Assistant Parts Manager who is looking to grow into a Parts Manager role. This position is designed for someone who wants to learn all aspects of running a successful dealership parts department while working directly with management.

The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, organized, accountable, and willing to learn the financial and operational side of the parts business. The goal of this position is to develop the right individual into a future Parts Manager who can independently manage people, inventory, gross profit, vendors, and department performance.

Primary Responsibilities

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  Assist the Parts Manager with the daily operation of the parts department.

  
  


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  Learn and eventually take ownership of departmental financial performance and gross profit.

  
  


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  Assist with managing and coaching parts counter personnel and drivers.

  
  


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  Monitor parts inventory levels, stocking, special orders, returns, and obsolescence.

  
  


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  Assist with maintaining an effective parts pricing matrix and achieving department gross-profit objectives.

  
  


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  Monitor wholesale, retail, service, and collision parts business.

  
  


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  Work closely with the Service Department, Technicians, Advisors, and BDC to improve parts sales and customer satisfaction.

  
  


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  Assist with daily and monthly parts department reports.

  
  


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  Learn dealership accounting processes related to parts inventory, receivables, payables, and gross profit.

  
  


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  Assist with vendor relationships, purchasing, and negotiating pricing.

  
  


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  Help identify opportunities to increase parts sales and improve departmental efficiency.

  
  


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  Ensure accurate parts receiving, billing, returns, credits, and inventory control.

  
  


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  Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory.

  
  


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  Help maintain department processes and hold employees accountable to established standards.

  
  


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  Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

  
  


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  Step in and manage the department when the Parts Manager is unavailable.

  
  

Development Toward Parts Manager

This position is specifically designed to provide a career path into the Parts Manager position.

As the candidate demonstrates proficiency and leadership, additional responsibilities will be assigned, including:

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   Inventory Management

   
   


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   Gross Profit & Financial Management

   
   


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   Parts Pricing & Matrix Management

   
   


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   Employee Training & Accountability

   
   


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   Vendor & Purchasing Management

   
   


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   Wholesale Parts Development

   
   


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   Service Department Support

   
   


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   Monthly Financial Statement Review

   
   


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   Department Budgeting

   
   


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    Overall Parts Department Management

    
    

The successful candidate will progressively take ownership of these areas with the expectation of being prepared to step into the Parts Manager position as opportunities become available.

Qualifications

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  Dealership parts experience preferred.

  
  


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  Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

  
  


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  Strong organizational and communication skills.

  
  


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  Comfortable working with numbers and financial reports.

  
  


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  Strong understanding of parts inventory and dealership operations.

  
  


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  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

  
  


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  Strong computer and dealership management system skills.

  
  


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  Willingness to learn and accept additional responsibility.

  
  


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  Strong work ethic and ability to hold themselves and others accountable.

  
  


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  Must demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and a commitment to developing the department.

  
  

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who does not simply want an Assistant Manager title. We are looking for someone who wants to learn the business, take ownership, develop leadership skills, and ultimately become a Parts Manager.

The right candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with management, learn the financial side of the department, develop their leadership abilities, and progressively take on more responsibility.

Career Path:

Assistant Parts Manager → Parts Manager

Performance, leadership ability, financial understanding, and the ability to successfully manage the department will determine progression into the Parts Manager role.