Join the Jim Burke Ford family and make a positive impact to our company through effective leadership of our $20 million parts department.

Jim Burke Ford Lincoln has been in business in Bakersfield since 1913 as a family-owned and operated organization. Parts is critical to our business. It is a large, high performing department with the wholesale department at its core serving the southern San Joaquin Valley.

The Parts Manager leads a team of approximately thirty employees to successfully deliver on our core objectives:

• Build lasting relationships with team members, customers and vendors through integrity, respect, professionalism, and excellence
• Develop innovative parts revenue streams and inventory resources
• Create an environment of confidence and ease of doing business with the parts department
• Strong focus on profits, maintaining gross and expense control
• Continually monitor and respond accordingly to competitors pricing and services
• Strong inventory management focused

Ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Parts Manager or Assistant Parts Manager at an Automobile Dealership or wholesale parts department (prefer experience with Ford Motor Company)
• Working knowledge of parts operations including purchasing, inventory control and pricing 
• Management experience of physical parts inventory and reconciliation process
• Experience in computerized parts systems & CDK
• Ability to effectively communicate both with written and verbal conversation
• Good understanding of customer satisfaction systems
• Professional appearance and work ethic
• Great attitude with a high-energy personality
• Superior customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Oversees the management and daily operations of the Parts department
• Guarantees customer satisfaction in all areas
• Motivates and develops staff through coaching, mentoring, and training
• Ensures stated goals are met
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and all company policies
• Manages all required paperwork and records and prepares documentation (forms, reports, etc.) when needed
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all vehicles, accessories, and promotions
• Locates accessories or parts and arranges for installation
• Monitors parts inventory and maintains storage area in good condition
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Five years of progressive and relevant experience
• Experience in supervising and managing staff
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• Strong leadership and motivational skills
• Strong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Highly professional and dependable
• Safety and customer service oriented
• Strong computer and internet skills, including Microsoft Office suite

Become a member of a winning team that offers growth opportunities, excellent earning potential, and leadership that fosters engaged employees.Jim Burke Ford Lincoln is one of the top five Ford dealers in California and a recipient of the Ford Motor Company President’s Award—the highest honor bestowed upon a dealership. The dealership corporation was founded in 1913 and is one of the oldest in the nation. With almost 300 employees, our vision of “Building lasting relationships” has become the cornerstone of everything we do.
We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

• An AWESOME place to work!
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan 
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Discounts on Sales/Service/Rental
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Training
• Uniforms (For applicable position)