What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dealership Parts Manager position at Crown Auto Group?
Automotive Dealership Parts Manager
Position Overview We are seeking a highly motivated, numbers-driven Automotive Parts Manager to lead our busy dealership’s parts department. In this role, you will be responsible for the profitability, efficiency, and inventory integrity of the entire parts operation. You will oversee a dedicated team, maintain critical OEM compliance, optimize wholesale and retail sales channels, and directly collaborate with our service department to minimize technician downtime.If you have a proven track record of controlling obsolescence, managing high-turn inventories, and driving bottom-line growth, we want you on our leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
- Departmental Leadership: Recruit, train, mentor, and schedule parts advisors, warehouse personnel, and delivery drivers to foster a culture of accountability and exceptional customer service.
- Inventory Control & Logistics: Oversee ordering, receiving, stocking, and distribution of components. Implement strict controls on inventory turns, phase-in/phase-out matrices, and core/return processing to minimize obsolescence and variance.
- Financial Management: Analyze monthly financial statements, manage gross profit margins, set strategic retail/wholesale pricing matrices, and control departmental expenses to meet or exceed budgetary goals.
- Inter-Departmental Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with the Service Manager to maximize shop proficiency by maintaining optimal stocking levels for high-velocity maintenance items and parts.
- Vendor & OEM Relations: Act as the primary liaison with factory representatives, aftermarket distributors, and local vendors. Ensure full compliance with manufacturer policies, warranty returns, and incentive programs.
- Wholesale & Retail Growth: Strategically market and expand our wholesale parts footprint while managing an inviting, highly organized retail counter.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience: Minimum of 2–4 years of automotive dealership parts management or assistant manager experience required.
- Systems Proficiency: Collision Link and CCC
- Core Skills: Comprehensive understanding of financial statements, inventory turn metrics, and purchasing logistics.
- Leadership Traits: Exceptional communication, data-driven decision-making capabilities, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
- Licensing: Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (required for occasional parts delivery oversight or fleet management).
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: Competitive base salary plus a performance-driven monthly commission bonus plan (Expected annual earnings of $60,000 – $80,000 based on department profitability).
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement: 401(k) program with dealership matching contributions.
- Time Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, and designated holidays.
- Perks: Generous employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts, and service.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Parts Manager : 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000