Automotive Parts Manager - Southern Auto Group

US Lawns

Norfolk (VA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Free wellness plan

Health insurance

Health gap insurance

TeleMedicine/TeleHealth

HSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation pay

Birthday pay

Job summary

Southern Auto Group in the Hampton Roads area seeks a Parts Manager to lead the Parts department, manage purchasing, inventory control, pricing, and merchandising, and drive exceptional value for customers daily.

The ideal candidate has automotive parts experience, some post-secondary education, and strong supervisory skills, with excellent communication and leadership abilities to motivate a team and ensure performance.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; some post-secondary education preferred.
Three years of progressive, relevant experience in automotive parts/services.
Experience in supervising and managing staff.
Excellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills.
Strong leadership, motivational skills, and organization to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Highly professional and dependable; safety- and customer-service oriented.

Responsibilities

Oversees the management and daily operations of the Parts department.
Motivates and develops staff through coaching, mentoring, and training.
Ensures stated goals are met.
Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and company policies.
Guarantees customer satisfaction in all areas.
Manages paperwork and reports as needed.
Maintains knowledge of vehicles, accessories, and promotions.
Locates parts and arranges installation.
Monitors inventory and keeps storage area in good condition.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary education/training

Tools

MS Office

Internet skills

Job description

Job Description

The Parts Manager manages purchasing, inventory control, pricing, merchandising, and advertising for our Parts department and leads a team of professionals to deliver exceptional value to our customers on a continuous basis. He/she must be extremely knowledgeable about automotive parts and accessories and must have strong managerial experience and leadership qualities to organize and motivate a team and to hold each team member accountable for outstanding performance on a daily basis.

The ideal candidate has some post-secondary education (degree, coursework, certification, etc.), at least three years of experience in automotive service and repair and with automotive parts/accessories, and some supervisory or management experience. Candidates must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong leadership and motivational skills, and good computer skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees the management and daily operations of the Parts department
Motivates and develops staff through coaching, mentoring, and training
Ensures stated goals are met
Ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and all company policies
Guarantees customer satisfaction in all areas
Manages all required paperwork and records and prepares documentation (forms, reports, etc.) when needed
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all vehicles, accessories, and promotions
Locates accessories or parts and arranges for installation
Monitors parts inventory and maintains storage area in good condition
Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED required; some post-high school education or training preferred
Three years of progressive and relevant experience
Experience in supervising and managing staff
Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
Strong leadership and motivational skills
Strong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Highly professional and dependable
Safety and customer service oriented
Strong computer and internet skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, kneel, squat, stand and lift heavy objects as needed.The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Company Description

The year was 1979 when the Southern Auto Group opened its first location in the Hampton Roads area. Today, this massive conglomerate has grown into 16 core dealerships located in Chesapeake, Newport News, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach. There are 15 new car brands that include: Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Trucks, FIAT, Alfa Romeo, Chevrolet, Ford, Buick, GMC, Kia, Volkswagen, Nissan, Hyundai, and Acura. Plus, state‑of‑the‑art Collision Centers, a Pre‑owned Car and Truck Liquidation Outlet, and over 700 employees on its payroll.

Our dealerships are always looking for qualified candidates to fill a variety of positions. In addition to the vast opportunities we have available, you will find that management encourages and promotes advancement opportunities within each dealership. Our Mission Statement is as follows:

Mission Statement

At Southern Auto Group, our mission is:

To recognize and fulfill the unique needs of every customer, consistently going above and beyond expectations.
To provide our employees with the training, resources, and support necessary for personal and professional growth.
To uphold the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior in all interactions—with customers, employees, suppliers, and the community.
To lead our industry by delivering quality products and services that create a competitive advantage, driving growth in sales, profitability, and long‑term success.

We are committed to hiring and retaining the very best employees in a supportive and positive workplace. The foundation of our culture is low employee turnover, career development, and increasing opportunities for responsibility and compensation. Guided by these principles, we foster an environment where every team member can thrive, contribute, and grow alongside the organization.

Take advantage of this opportunity to work for one of the Largest Auto Groups in Hampton Roads!

Discover more about our organization at DrivingSouthern.com. Or check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SouthernAutoGroup.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

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