Parts Manager

Okoboji Chevrolet Buick; Spirit Lake (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Manufacturer and leadership training

Employee vehicle purchase program

Discounts on vehicles, parts, and ser­

Career advancement opportunities

Family-owned dealership stability

Job summary

Okoboji Motor Company is seeking an experienced Parts Manager to lead and develop our parts team in Spirit Lake, Iowa. The role oversees inventory, pricing, and customer satisfaction, working closely with service and technicians to ensure parts are available when needed.

You will hire and train staff, manage supplier relationships, monitor gross margins, and drive profitability while maintaining safety and compliance. This is a full-time, on-site role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive parts operations, preferably in a dealership.
• Knowledge of automotive parts catalogs, ordering systems, and inventory management software.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of inventory turnover, gross profit margins, and departmental financial performance.
• Ability to build relationships with customers, suppliers, technicians, and management.
• Experience with manufacturer parts programs and dealership management systems is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily parts department operations, establish priorities, and ensure efficient workflow.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels, monitor stocking trends, perform cycle counts, and reduce obsolete or excess inventory.
• Manage parts procurement, special orders, emergency orders, and vendor relationships to ensure timely availability and competitive pricing.
• Monitor parts sales, gross profit margins, pricing strategies, and department performance against established goals.
• Hire, train, coach, and supervise parts department employees while maintaining productivity and accountability.
• Coordinate with service advisors and technicians to ensure repair orders are filled accurately and promptly.
• Resolve customer concerns, support wholesale and retail parts sales, and maintain high service standards.
• Oversee parts returns, warranty claims, core returns, credits, and vendor adjustments.
• Review inventory reports, sales reports, gross profit, expenses, and other key performance indicators.
• Maintain an organized, safe department and follow dealership policies and applicable manufacturer requirements.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Company’s Values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Vendor relationships

Customer service

Pricing strategies

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Inventory software

Catalogs

Ordering systems

Job description

Okoboji Motor Company is seeking an experienced Parts Manager to lead and develop our parts team in Spirit Lake, Iowa.

Position Summary

The Parts Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of dealership parts department operations, including inventory management, parts sales, purchasing, pricing, personnel management, and customer satisfaction. This role works closely with service department leadership, technicians, vendors, and customers to ensure parts are available when needed while maximizing department profitability and operational efficiency.

What We Offer

• Performance-based incentives
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid manufacturer and leadership training
• Employee vehicle purchase program
• Employee discounts on vehicles, parts, and service
• Career advancement opportunities
• Family-owned dealership with long-term stability

What You’ll Do

• Department Management: Oversee daily parts department operations, establish priorities, and ensure efficient workflow.
• Inventory Management: Maintain appropriate inventory levels, monitor stocking trends, perform cycle counts, and reduce obsolete or excess inventory.
• Purchasing and Ordering: Manage parts procurement, special orders, emergency orders, and vendor relationships to ensure timely availability and competitive pricing.
• Sales and Profitability: Monitor parts sales, gross profit margins, pricing strategies, and department performance against established goals.
• Team Leadership: Hire, train, coach, and supervise parts department employees while maintaining productivity and accountability.
• Service Department Support: Coordinate with service advisors and technicians to ensure repair orders are filled accurately and promptly.
• Customer Relations: Resolve customer concerns, support wholesale and retail parts sales, and maintain high service standards.
• Returns and Warranty: Oversee parts returns, warranty claims, core returns, credits, and vendor adjustments.
• Reporting and Controls: Review inventory reports, sales reports, gross profit, expenses, and other key performance indicators.
• Safety and Compliance: Maintain an organized, safe department and follow dealership policies and applicable manufacturer requirements.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Company’s Values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and vendors.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in automotive parts operations, preferably in a dealership environment.
• Knowledge of automotive parts catalogs, ordering systems, and inventory management software.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of inventory turnover, gross profit margins, and departmental financial performance.
• Ability to build relationships with customers, suppliers, technicians, and management.
• Experience with manufacturer parts programs and dealership management systems is preferred.
• Ability to work well in process driven environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Drivers License.

JoinOkoboji Motor Company

At Okoboji Motor Company, strong leadership drives strong results. We give our managers the tools, support, and opportunity to build successful teams and grow their careers.If you’re ready to bring your automotive sales leadership experience to one of Northwest Iowa’s premier Chevrolet, Buick, and Toyota dealerships,

Equal Opportunity Employer

Okoboji Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to any status protected by applicable law.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include a background check, drug screening, and verification of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.