Parts Manager | Tonbridge

Hawk Hiring; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Exclusive company discounts on car and

Hires

Job summary

Hawk Hiring is seeking a proven Parts Manager for a high-volume prestige automotive dealership in Tonbridge. You will lead the parts department, mentor the team, and deliver exceptional service to internal technicians and external trade/retail customers while driving profitability and ensuring smooth operations.

This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary (£40,000), an OTE up to £56,000 with a company car, and a comprehensive benefits package including generous leave, pension,

Qualifications

• Proven parts manager with leadership experience in automotive dealership.
• Experience managing inventory, margins and budgets.
• Ability to drive trade and retail profitability.
• Excellent communication and vendor negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the parts team and set targets for exceptional service to internal workshop and external trade/retail customers.
• Oversee overheads, inventory levels, obsolescence, and daily sales targets to protect department gross profit.
• Manage parts purchasing in line with franchisor agreements to maximise buying efficiency and margins.
• Run promotions, source high-margin inventory, and grow local trade and retail market share.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial & stock control

Purchasing & commercial strategy

Sales expansion

Job description

Parts Manager – High-Volume Prestige Dealership

Are you a proven Parts Manager looking to take the reins at a premier automotive dealership? Lead an exceptional parts operation, drive trade and retail profitability, and enjoy an industry-leading earnings package complete with a company car.

About Us

We are a flagship location representing one of the world's most iconic luxury automotive groups. Operating from a modern, state-of-the-art facility, our workshop and parts departments are dedicated to delivering an unmatched experience for both internal technicians and retail/trade clients. We pride ourselves on continuous growth, career path empowerment, and a work culture built on ownership, innovation, and success. Joining us means stepping into a business that actively invests in your team's development while offering the market stability and resources of a global retail leader.

What is in it for you:

• Salary: £40,000 | OTE up to £56,000 + Company Car
• Hours: Full-time permanent position
• Perks:
  • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus an extra day off for your birthday
  • Pension scheme, life assurance, and single health care
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme & cycle to work scheme
  • Exclusive company discounts on car purchases, leasing deals, high street retail, and aftersales services
  • Paid volunteer days, long service awards, and internal employee referral rewards
  • Tailored training programs and career growth opportunities across a global network

What you will be doing:

• Departmental Leadership: Lead, mentor, and set clear targets for the parts team to maintain exceptional service for both internal workshop and external trade/retail customers.
• Financial & Stock Control: Oversee overheads, manage inventory levels, reduce obsolescence, and monitor daily sales to ensure department gross profit and budget targets are consistently met.
• Purchasing & Commercial Strategy: Manage parts purchasing in line with franchisor agreements to maximize buying efficiency and margins.
• Sales Expansion: Utilize creative thinking to run sales promotions, source high-margin inventory, and actively grow local trade and retail market share.

Commutable Locations:

This role is based in Tonbridge, making it an easy commute from Sevenoaks, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, and Paddock Wood.

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