District Parts / Service Manager #8

Kia America; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 89,836 - 121,409; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Lease/purchase program

Holiday shutdown

Volunteer hours

Irvine campus amenities

Job summary

Kia America seeks a District Service & Parts Manager to enhance dealer customer experience and profitability by directing service, parts and warranty activities, with a focus on strengthening Kia’s brand perception. Regular dealership visits are essential.

This role leads annual business planning with dealers, staff training, and performance monitoring, while ensuring compliance with KUS standards and incentive programs. Frequent nationwide travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Specialized OEM automotive vocational or technical training preferred.
• Wholesale and retail dealership experience preferred.
• Business consulting experience.
• Understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and cost management.
• Ability to negotiate and resolve owner concerns consistent with KUS policies/procedures.
• Ability to develop a business case and deliver to dealership management teams.
• Ability to lead district-level meetings and deliver meaningful communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead district service activities and achieve customer satisfaction and retention targets.
• Direct Parts activities including marketing, drop ship, and sales targets.
• Oversee warranty activities and training programs.
• Guide dealer development and co-op marketing expenditures.

Skills

Customer service leadership

Communication

Project management

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

At Kia, we’re creating award-winning products and redefining what value means in the automotive industry. It takes a special group of individuals to do what we do, and we do it together. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative. Our people thrive on thinking differently and challenging the status quo. We are creating something special here, a culture of learning and opportunity, where you can help Kia achieve big things and most importantly, feel passionate and connected to your work every day.

• premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral
• paid time off
• company lease and purchase programs
• company-wide holiday shutdown
• paid volunteer hours
• premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California

Status

Exempt

General Summary

This role provides dealership consulting and support to enhance the Service Customer Experience while maintaining dealership profitability. The position focuses on strengthening customer perception of the Kia brand and dealer, and maximizing repeat purchase intent. The District Parts & Service Manager supports dealers in marketing Kia parts and accessories, increasing service retention, and ensuring compliance with all Kia America (KUS) standards and policies. Regular dealership visits are an essential function of this role.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

1. 1st Priority - 30%
   Customer Experience: Manages and directs all District Service activities in accordance with KUS corporate and regional policies and procedures. This includes achievement of all Customer Satisfaction, Service Retention, and Quality initiatives and targets.

2. 2nd Priority - 30%
   Parts Sales & Marketing: Manages and directs all District Parts activities in accordance with KUS corporate and regional policies and procedures. This includes PIO/DIO, drop ship, parts and service marketing, and achievement of monthly and annual parts sales targets.

3. 3rd Priority - 20%
   Warranty: Lead all District Warranty activities in accordance with KUS corporate and regional policies and procedures.

4. 4th Priority - 10%
   Training: Manages and directs all District Fixed Operations Training activities in accordance with KUS corporate and regional policies and procedures.

5. 5th Priority - 10%
   Customer Care Consulting: Manages and directs all District Customer Care activities, including limited technical assistance, Express Service, and Kia Service Rental Program, in accordance with KUS corporate and regional policies and procedures.

Personally Performed Duties

• Conduct annual and ongoing business planning with dealerships, including parts and labor forecasting, capacity planning, financial goals, and customer experience initiatives.
• Drive achievement of customer satisfaction and retention objectives using customer feedback, audits, mystery shopping, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure dealer compliance with all Kia America (KUS) standards, policies, warranty requirements, and incentive programs.
• Support dealer development through staff training, coaching, and implementation of service technologies and retention programs.
• Promote Kia parts, accessories, and service programs; oversee marketing efforts and fixed operations co‑op expenditures.
• Guide parts inventory management, special‑order procedures, and reporting to meet business goals.
• Support warranty operations, audits, labor rate submissions, and documentation accuracy.
• Facilitate KUS training enrollments, support new dealers, and maintain training records.
• Provide customer care consulting, complaint resolution, goodwill guidance, and technical assistance, including campaign support and quality feedback to KUS.

Qualifications/Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Job Requirement

Overall Related Experience

• Specialized OEM automotive vocational or technical training preferred.
• Wholesale and retail dealership experience preferred.
• Business consulting experience.

Directly Related Experience

• Demonstrated evidence of technical aptitude, either via formal education or hands-on automotive experience.
• Understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and cost management.
• Ability to negotiate and resolve owner concerns consistent with KUS policies/procedures.
• Ability to develop a business case and deliver to dealership management teams.
• Ability to lead district-level meetings and deliver meaningful communications.

Position Requirements

• Frequent travel may be required domestically and/or internationally.
• Daily/weekly/monthly dealer visits are required and an essential function of this position.
• Frequent travel may include but is not limited to monthly/quarterly/annual visits to Regional Offices or Headquarters as required by the job.
• May need to work additional hours outside of normal business hours as required by the job, including weekends or holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to relocate to a new location if requested by the company.
• Must have valid Driver’s License and maintain a responsible record that meets the criteria established by KUS.
• Required to drive a company vehicle.

Specialized Skills And Knowledge Required

• Working knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft suite of software.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to support multiple projects and ad-hoc assignments
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and responsible driving record.

Competencies

• Care for People
• Chase Excellence Every Day
• Dare to Push Boundaries
• Empower People to Act
• Move Further Together

Pay Range

$89,936.24 - $121,409.23

Pay will be based on several variables that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, etc.

Equal Employment Opportunities

KUS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, including pregnancy and childbirth and related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, legally protected physical disability or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KUS complies with applicable law governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which KUS has offices. The KUS EEO policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.

Disclaimer: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and for this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Employment Type

Full Time