Automotive Parts Manager

DARCARS Automotive Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term and long-term disability plans

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays & PTO

Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts and service repairs

Opportunities to join community service initiatives

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a Parts Manager to oversee the sale and inventory of parts for the Parts Department. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in parts management and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include managing parts inventory, training staff, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The position offers a supportive work environment and various benefits, including 401(k) and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a Parts Management role in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the sale and inventory of parts for the Parts Department.
• Train, motivate, and monitor the performance of all parts department staff.
• Work with the Service Manager and Technicians for timely parts turnaround.

Skills

Effective communication

Strong computer skills

Strong telephone skills

Job description

As the Parts Manager you will oversee the sale and inventory of parts for the Parts Department. The Parts Manager is responsible for the use of proper purchasing procedures, inventory control, staff utilization, security, pricing, merchandising, and displaying and advertising.

Responsibilities

• Strive for harmony and teamwork with all other departments
• Work with the Service Manager and Technicians to ensure a timely turnaround of parts needed for internal jobs
• Continue to grow wholesale parts business
• Attend manager’s meetings
• Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state and local regulations that may affect parts sales
• Train, motivate, and monitor the performance of all parts department staff
• Direct and schedule the activities of all parts department employees
• Help conduct meeting with parts department employees to discuss activities and problems of mutual interest and to develop strategies for a more efficient operation
• Develop, enforce and monitor guidelines for working with customers to ensure maximum customer satisfaction
• Handle customer complaints immediately and according to the dealership’s guidelines
• Help establish and enforce a pricing policy that balances volume, customer loyalty, and the cost of doing business
• Monitor and adjust inventory to minimize obsolescence

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience working in a Parts Management role in the automotive industry
• Ability to communicate effectively with all departments, employees, and customers
• Strong telephone and computer skills

Benefits

• Short-term and long-term disability plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays & PTO
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts and service repairs
• Opportunities to join our community service initiatives

This job advertisement in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. This advertisement is merely a preview of the role in solicitation. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor.

We are an equal opportunity employer & drug‑free workplace. Employment is on an at‑will basis & subject to termination if dealership rules & regulations are violated.