Parts Manager | Commission-Based - Tuttle Click Capistrano Ford

TUTTLE-CLICKS CAPISTRANO FORD; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts on parts, service,

Job summary

Tuttle-Click's San Juan Capistrano Ford is seeking an experienced Parts Manager to own a busy department and drive performance. You will lead a team, control inventory, and ensure the right parts are available to support the service department and customers.

The role offers leadership responsibilities, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to advance within a respected automotive organization. Strong knowledge of parts operations and a proven ability to coach staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous automotive dealership parts experience required.
• Parts management or significant parts department leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of dealership parts operations, inventory management, and gross-profit performance.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop employees.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with dealership management systems, inventory reporting, and performance metrics.
• Ford dealership experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Parts Department team.
• Manage daily parts operations to achieve sales, gross profit, and departmental performance goals.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while controlling obsolescence and aging inventory.
• Ensure parts are available to support Service Department productivity and customer needs.
• Monitor pricing, margins, special orders, returns, and vendor relationships.
• Maintain accurate inventory controls and oversee regular physical inventories.
• Analyze department performance, expenses, sales trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Establish and maintain efficient processes for receiving, stocking, ordering, and distributing parts.
• Deliver a high level of service to internal and external customers.
• Work closely with Service and dealership leadership to improve overall fixed-operations performance.
• Hire, train, schedule, coach, and hold team members accountable for performance
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and professional Parts Department.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Inventory management

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Ready to take ownership of a busy parts department and earn $9,000–$14,000 per month? Tuttle-Click's San Juan Capistrano Ford is looking for an experienced Parts Manager who knows how to drive performance, lead a team, control inventory, and deliver outstanding support to both our service department and customers.This is an opportunity for a proven automotive parts leader who understands that a great parts department is about more than inventory. It’s about having the right parts at the right time, building a strong team, maximizing gross profit, and keeping the entire dealership moving.Why Join Tuttle-Click's San Juan Capistrano Ford?Competitive earning potential of $9,000–$14,000 per monthLeadership opportunity with the ability to make a direct impact on department performanceEstablished dealership with a strong service and parts operationFast-paced, team-oriented environmentOpportunity to build your career with a respected automotive organizationWork alongside experienced dealership professionals focused on taking care of our customersParts Manager Job ResponsibilitiesLead, coach, and develop the Parts Department teamManage daily parts operations to achieve sales, gross profit, and departmental performance goalsMaintain appropriate inventory levels while controlling obsolescence and aging inventoryEnsure parts are available to support Service Department productivity and customer needsMonitor pricing, margins, special orders, returns, and vendor relationshipsMaintain accurate inventory controls and oversee regular physical inventoriesAnalyze department performance, expenses, sales trends, and opportunities for improvementEstablish and maintain efficient processes for receiving, stocking, ordering, and distributing partsDeliver a high level of service to internal and external customersWork closely with Service and dealership leadership to improve overall fixed-operations performanceHire, train, schedule, coach, and hold team members accountable for performanceMaintain a clean, organized, safe, and professional Parts DepartmentParts Manager Benefits and CompensationThe Service Manager position is paid on a pay scale that may include one or more of the following compensation elements:Annual compensation, which varies based on experience, between $108,000 and$168,000Bonus compensation may be earned based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit.Employer‑subsidized Medical and Dental insuranceCompany‑paid Life Insurance and Employee Assistance ProgramOptional benefits include Long‑Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and supplemental life insurance401(k) plan with company matchPaid Time Off that begins accruing from Day 1Employee discounts on parts, service, and vehicle purchases for you and your familyActual compensation within the stated range may vary based on experience, qualifications, performance, and the dealership's applicable compensation plan.Parts Manager QualificationsPrevious automotive dealership parts experience requiredParts management or significant parts department leadership experience strongly preferredStrong knowledge of dealership parts operations, inventory management, and gross-profit performanceProven ability to lead, coach, and develop employeesStrong organizational and problem-solving skillsComfortable working with dealership management systems, inventory reporting, and performance metricsStrong communication and customer-service skillsFord dealership experience is a plusCorporate Hiring Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age and able to pass a background check and drug screening.Take the Next StepIf you know how to run a profitable parts department, take care of your team, and keep technicians and customers supplied with what they need, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join Tuttle-Click's San Juan Capistrano Ford as our next Parts Manager.