Parts Manager

eBrandon; Birtle; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent auto dealership in Manitoba is seeking a Parts Manager to lead its parts department. The successful candidate will oversee inventory control, maintain supplier relationships, and provide exceptional customer service to both retail and wholesale clients. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to analyze department performance metrics. Candidates should have experience in automotive parts operations and effective communication abilities. Benefits include health insurance and a competitive commission structure.

Benefits

Extended health benefits

Competitive commission structure

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Company events

Quarterly outings

Family discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive parts operations or dealership environments preferred.
• Ability to analyze inventory and department metrics.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily parts department operations.
• Maintain effective inventory control system.
• Develop relationships with retail and wholesale partners.
• Support technicians and customers in parts selection.
• Train and lead parts department staff.

Skills

Strong leadership and communication skills

Organizational abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Relationship building

Tools

Computer-based inventory systems

Job description

Birtle Mainline Motors is looking for a Parts Manager to lead our parts department, support our service team, and provide exceptional customer service to retail and wholesale clients.

As a Parts Manager, you'll oversee all aspects of the parts department - from inventory and supplier relationships to staff leadership and profitability. You'll play a key role in ensuring our customers and technicians receive the right parts at the right time while maintaining an efficient, well‑organized department.

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily parts department operations and ensure accurate, efficient workflow
• Maintain an effective inventory control system, including stock levels, returns and aging inventory
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with retail, wholesale, and supplier partners
• Identify new suppliers and opportunities for parts sales growth
• Support technicians and customers by ensuring correct parts selection
• Train, mentor, and lead parts department staff
• Create monthly and annual goals for department performance
• Monitor department profitability and work toward achieving established targets
• Lead regular meetings and ensure staff training requirements are met
• Collaborate with dealership management to plan for future needs and promotions
• Represent the department at staff meetings and dealership events

Requirements

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience in automotive parts operations or dealership environments (preferred)
• Ability to analyze inventory, performance reports, and department metrics
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities
• Proficiency with computer‑based inventory systems
• Ability to build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
• Valid driver's license

Why Mainline Motors?

• Extended health benefits
• Competitive commission structure
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Company events
• Quarterly outings
• Family discounts

To join one of rural Manitoba's largest volume dealers:

Email resumes to [e-mail] or apply in person!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.