Parts Manager

Starling Chevrolet; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership is seeking a dedicated Parts Manager to optimize operations and enhance customer satisfaction. This role involves managing parts sales, inventory control, and staffing while ensuring profitability. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Parts Department operations, with a focus on improving efficiency and customer loyalty.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401k

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Discounts on products & services

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Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in Parts Department operations, preferably GM Parts.
• Ability to use standard desktop load applications including Microsoft Office.
• Complete understanding of financial principles relative to Parts Department operations.

Responsibilities

• Run an efficient and profitable parts department through customer retention and cost controls.
• Create annual Parts Department goals and budget aligned with financial objectives.
• Develop and execute Parts Department marketing plan and monitor for goal achievement.

Skills

Customer Service

Inventory Control

Sales Promotion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tekion

Job description

Manages parts operations within the dealership to provide the highest level of external and internal customer satisfaction while maximizing return on investment through parts sales, inventory control, and expense control. Optimizes parts department processes. Attracts, retains, and effectively engages department personnel.

Parts managers are responsible for selling parts to customers, in addition to meeting internal repair requirements. They set prices and discount levels and plan promotions to increase sales. ... Parts managers maintain regular contact with major customers to build loyalty and ensure long-term revenue.

Responsibilities

Run an efficient and profitable parts department through productive staffing, customer retention, cost controls and achievement of objectives.

Promotes and merchandises parts and accessories in conjunction with other store locations

Creates annual Parts Department goals and budget, in alignment with the organizations financial and operational objectives

Develops and executes Parts Department marketing plan and monitors monthly to ensure achievement of departmental goals

Maintains an accurate and effective parts inventory control system that includes a perpetual and/or annual physical inventory and proper counter procedures

Submits all parts warranty and return claims within the required time frame to receive maximum credit

Maximizes use of all order discount programs to achieve management stock order goals

Manages recruiting, staffing and employee development activities for employees reporting to this position

Qualifications

4+ years experience in Parts Department operations (Prefer GM Parts experience)

Ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office and internet functions

Complete understanding of financial principles relative to Parts Department operations

Excellent customer service skills

• Tekion experience preferred

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401k

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Discounts on products & services

Promote from Within