Ford Parts Manager

For over 80 years, the Cavender Auto Family has strived to offer the best dealership experience by proudly serving our community, employees, and customers. The Cavender Auto Family has experienced remarkable growth over the last 5 years with 18 dealerships across San Antonio, Austin, Lubbock, Midland, Oklahoma City and Columbus and Weimer Texas with 2,300 employees!

Here at Cavender Auto Family we believe in "Making Confidence Happen" (MCH) by acting with integrity, showing our customers, we care, taking ownership of our actions, bringing a positive energy to our store and our customers, and being the subject matter experts to all our customers. This is the motto that embodies our entire culture here at the Cavender Auto Family, and what has helped us grow into the amazing company we are today!

Cavender Auto Country-Ford, Columbus Texas, a Cavender Auto Family Dealership, is currently looking for a talented Parts Manager to join our growing family and help "Make Confidence Happen".

Veterans and Military spouses are encouraged to apply!

Why Work At Cavender Auto Country-Ford

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, and pet insurance
• Paid Time off
• Paid Maternity and Paternity leave (Parental Leave)
• Company Paid $10,000 life insurance policy
• Employee discounts on Vehicles, Service and Parts
• Professional growth and development training on a quarterly basis.
  
  

Here Is What You Will Be Doing

The Parts Manager is responsible for running a profitable and efficient parts department by utilizing proper purchasing procedures, inventory control, staffing efficiencies, pricing strategies, merchandising, and marketing. He or she must be knowledgeable about automotive parts and accessories and must have strong managerial experience and leadership qualities to organize and motivate a team. The Parts Manager is also responsible for managing department staff.

• Maintain an orderly workplace and properly staff the department, which includes hiring, training, motivating, and monitoring the performance of all parts department staff.
• Administer and maintain a balanced inventory consistent with the requirements of the manufacturer.
• Establish competitive pricing parameters and strategies in various categories while generating sufficient profits and maintaining high customer satisfaction.
• Regulate appropriate inventory levels while ensuring periodic parts turnover.
• Adjust stock to curtail accumulation of unused or old parts.
• Ensure inventory is appropriate to meet customer demand while controlling obsolete and excess inventory.
  
  

Here Is What You Will Need

• High School Diploma/GED is required
• Successfully complete MVR, background check, and pre-employment drug test.
• Valid driver's license
• Five years of automotive parts experience is required
• Previous supervisory experience
• Ability to engage and motivate the team to achieve key goals
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Good organizational skills and work ethic
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment