parts manager - retail

Drayton Valley Ford; Drayton Valley; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An automobile dealership is seeking a skilled manager to oversee daily operations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in management, a Bachelor's degree, and expertise in market analysis, staff management, and marketing strategy development. This role offers a permanent position with a standard 40-hour workweek.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a management role, preferably in the automobile industry.
• Strong knowledge of market trends and consumer demand.
• Experience in staff recruitment and training.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control daily operations of the dealership.
• Manage staff and assign duties effectively.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Market analysis

Staff management

Budget planning

Marketing strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Electronic scheduler

Word processing software

Database software

Inventory control software

Spreadsheet

MS Outlook

Job description

Overview

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week
• Education : Bachelor's degree
• Experience : 5 years or more
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Automobile dealership

Tasks

• Direct and control daily operations
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Manage staff and assign duties
• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales
• Determine merchandise and services to be sold
• Implement price and credits policies
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• Determine staffing requirements
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and / or volunteers
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic scheduler
• Word processing software
• Database software
• Inventory control software
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• MS Outlook

Area of specialization

• Shipping and receiving

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth