Automotive Parts Manager: Lead & Grow Inventory

Orem Mazda; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Orem Mazda is seeking an experienced Parts Manager to lead the parts department, drive sales, and ensure profitability. The ideal candidate has automotive parts experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage inventory and customer service across the department.

The role requires overseeing daily operations, budgeting, training staff, and coordinating with Service to support efficient repairs, while maintaining compliance with dealership policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of automotive parts department experience.
• At least one year of supervisory experience.
• Dealertrack experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Some sales experience and the ability to manage a profitable department.
• Professional appearance and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Willingness to learn the dealership's computer system.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily parts department operations, budgeting, and profitability.
• Hire, train, schedule, and manage parts department employees.
• Maintain inventory levels, control costs, and minimize obsolete parts.
• Develop retail, wholesale, and outside sales opportunities.
• Establish pricing strategies and promotions to increase profitability.
• Build strong relationships with customers and other dealership departments.
• Coordinate parts availability with the Service Department to ensure efficient repairs.
• Monitor sales, expenses, inventory, and productivity reports.
• Oversee purchasing, shipping, receiving, inventory audits, and accurate recordkeeping.
• Ensure compliance with dealership policies, applicable regulations, and safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Sales experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dealertrack experience

Job description

Orem Mazda is seeking an experienced Parts Manager to lead the parts department, drive sales, and ensure profitability. The ideal candidate has automotive parts experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage inventory and customer service across the department.

The role requires overseeing daily operations, budgeting, training staff, and coordinating with Service to support efficient repairs, while maintaining compliance with dealership policies and safety standards.