Parts Director-Mercedes-Benz of Silver Spring

MileOne Autogroup; Silver Spring (MD); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation with uncapped

Career advancement opportunities

Training and mentorship

Employee benefits program

Résumé du poste

Mercedes-Benz of Silver Spring is seeking a Parts Director to lead the parts department, build a high-performing team, and improve profitability. You will oversee inventory strategy, purchasing, and processes to ensure the right parts are available when needed, while delivering exceptional support to internal and wholesale customers.

You bring 7+ years in automotive parts management, experience with Reynolds and Reynolds or ADP/CDK, and a track record of leadership, strategic thinking, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Parts Management experience in an automotive parts department or a comparable role.
• Experience with Reynolds and Reynolds and/or ADP/CDK dealership management systems.
• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to train, motivate, and develop a team.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of inventory management, purchasing, pricing, and departmental profitability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees, customers, and leadership.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, including the ability to calculate commissions, discounts, percentages, and other business figures.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to research issues, resolve problems, and think strategically.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance daily operational demands with long-term business goals.

Responsabilités

• Lead and Develop Your Team: Recruit, motivate, mentor, and train department employees to build a knowledgeable, productive, and customer-focused team.
• Drive Department Profitability: Develop and execute strategies to grow wholesale parts sales, increase revenue, and maximize gross profit.
• Optimize Inventory Performance: Establish and maintain appropriate inventory levels to improve inventory turns, control costs, and support service department needs.
• Manage Inventory and Obsolescence: Monitor inventory activity, minimize obsolete parts, and ensure compliance with manufacturer return programs.
• Strengthen Department Operations: Establish effective purchasing, pricing, merchandising, security, and inventory control procedures.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Partner closely with the Service Manager and other dealership leaders to improve workflow, support customer satisfaction, and achieve shared business objectives.
• Create a Culture of Accountability: Set clear expectations, monitor results, and continuously identify opportunities to improve performance and efficiency.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Mathematics

Inventory management

Strategic thinking

Outils

Reynolds and Reynolds

ADP/CDK

Description du poste

Lead the Team. Drive Performance. Build Your Future. Are you an experienced automotive parts leader ready to take the next step in your career? Mercedes-Benz of Silver Spring is seeking a driven, results-oriented Parts Director to lead our parts department, develop a high-performing team, and drive operational excellence at one of the automotive industry's most recognized luxury brands. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who understands the business of automotive parts, knows how to build strong teams, and is passionate about maximizing profitability, improving efficiency, and delivering exceptional support to both internal and wholesale customers. At Mercedes-Benz of Silver Spring, your leadership will make a difference. You'll have the opportunity to influence department performance, strengthen processes, develop talent, and contribute to the continued success of our dealership.

What We Offer:

• An Opportunity to Succeed
• Competitive Compensation with unlimited earning potential (Earn $150,000+ with commission earning potential)
• Strong Mercedes Benz Support to help you maximize department performance
• Career Advancement Opportunities within MileOne Autogroup
• A Performance-Driven Culture that values leadership, accountability, teamwork, and results
• Training and Mentorship to support your continued professional development

The MileOne Employee Advantage

At MileOne Autogroup, we believe investing in our people is essential to building successful teams and a strong organization. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits and programs designed to support employees and their families both professionally and personally. Our MileOne Employee Advantage includes health and financial benefits, training and mentoring, an Employee Purchase Program, the MileOne Support Fund, an Employee Assistance Program, and more.

Your Leadership Opportunity

As Parts Director, you'll take ownership of the department's performance, overseeing inventory strategy, purchasing, personnel development, and profitability. You'll play a key role in ensuring the right parts are available at the right time while building an efficient, customer-focused operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and Develop Your Team: Recruit, motivate, mentor, and train department employees to build a knowledgeable, productive, and customer-focused team.
• Drive Department Profitability: Develop and execute strategies to grow wholesale parts sales, increase revenue, and maximize gross profit.
• Optimize Inventory Performance: Establish and maintain appropriate inventory levels to improve inventory turns, control costs, and support service department needs.
• Manage Inventory and Obsolescence: Monitor inventory activity, minimize obsolete parts, and ensure compliance with manufacturer return programs.
• Strengthen Department Operations: Establish effective purchasing, pricing, merchandising, security, and inventory control procedures.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Partner closely with the Service Manager and other dealership leaders to improve workflow, support customer satisfaction, and achieve shared business objectives.
• Create a Culture of Accountability: Set clear expectations, monitor results, and continuously identify opportunities to improve performance and efficiency.

What You Bring to the Team

• At least 7 years of Parts Management experience in an automotive parts department or a comparable role.
• Experience with Reynolds and Reynolds and/or ADP/CDK dealership management systems.
• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to train, motivate, and develop a team.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of inventory management, purchasing, pricing, and departmental profitability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees, customers, and leadership.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, including the ability to calculate commissions, discounts, percentages, and other business figures.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to research issues, resolve problems, and think strategically.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance daily operational demands with long-term business goals.

MileOne Autogroup is an equal opportunity employer and we maintain a drug free work environment.

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Parts Salary Range $70,000-$150,000

Mercedes-Benz of Silver Spring Post Internally and Externally Zip Code 20904

MileOne Autogroup represents 67 franchises with 25 automotive brands and operates 54 service centers in Delaware, Maryland, Missouri, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Virginia. Its portfolio includes the Hall, Heritage, Herb Gordon, Annapolis, MotorWorld and Plaza Motors divisions. We are the largest automotive sales and service network in the region with our corporate office located in Towson, Maryland.

We believe taking care of our employees is the most important step in creating a positive workplace and a successful company. MileOne is dedicated to meeting the needs of our employees and then exceeding them by providing opportunities for career growth, outstanding benefits, competitive salaries and a culture designed to allow you to be your best. We are always seeking talented and motivated individuals who want to begin an exciting and rewarding career in a growing company.