Parts Department Manager | Lead Growth & Team Development

The Lia Group; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance (Employer funded)

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Ongoing Manufacturer Training

Employee Vehicle Purchase Program

Employee discounts on service & parts

Uniforms provided

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Lia Hyundai Enfield is seeking an experienced Parts Manager to lead our parts department and drive wholesale growth while optimizing inventory and profitability. The role emphasizes leadership, process discipline, and cross-functional collaboration with service and sales teams.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in automotive parts, strong DMS experience, and a customer-focused mindset. A competitive compensation range and growth opportunities within a multi-store organization are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive parts experience.
• Previous Parts Manager or Assistant Parts Manager experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and controls.
• Experience with wholesale parts operations.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Clean and valid driver's license.
• Franchise dealership experience preferred.
• Experience growing wholesale business preferred.
• Understanding of department financial statements and KPIs preferred.
• CDK, Reynolds, Dealertrack, or similar DMS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading all daily parts department operations.
• Managing inventory levels, stocking strategy, and obsolescence control.
• Driving wholesale growth and developing new account relationships.
• Improving department profitability and operational efficiency.
• Hiring, training, coaching, and developing team members.
• Maintaining strong relationships with service, sales, and wholesale customers.
• Monitoring key performance indicators and departmental financial performance.
• Ensuring accurate pricing, receiving, and inventory processes.
• Working closely with dealership leadership to achieve growth objectives.

Skills

Parts experience

Leadership

Inventory management

Wholesale operations

Communication

Driver's license

Franchise experience

KPIs & financials

Tools

CDK

Reynolds

Dealertrack

Job description

Lia Hyundai Enfield is seeking an experienced Parts Manager to lead our parts department and drive wholesale growth while optimizing inventory and profitability. The role emphasizes leadership, process discipline, and cross-functional collaboration with service and sales teams.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in automotive parts, strong DMS experience, and a customer-focused mindset. A competitive compensation range and growth opportunities within a multi-store organization are offered.