First Team Automotive Group

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First Team Automotive Group is seeking an experiencedParts Manager. The First Team Automotive Group of dealerships is family owned and operated, and is an extraordinary place to work!

The Parts Manager manages purchasing, inventory control, pricing, merchandising, and advertising for our Parts department and leads a team of professionals to deliver exceptional value to our customers on a continuous basis. He/she must have at least 3 years of experience in Parts management and be extremely knowledgeable about automotive parts and accessories. The Parts Manager must have strong managerial experience and leadership qualities to organize and motivate a team and to hold each team member accountable for outstanding performance on a daily basis.

The ideal candidate has some post-secondary education (degree, coursework, certification, etc.), at least three years of experience in automotive service and repair and with automotive parts/accessories, and some supervisory or management experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong leadership and motivational skills, and good computer skills are required.

If you have the skills and required experience needed to succeed, we encourage you to APPLY NOW! We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Automotive Parts Manager Jobs - Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some post-high school education or training preferred
• The Ideal Parts Manager candidate will have worked in the automotive industry for 5 years. You must have strong analytical skills, the purchasing experience, common sense, and problem-solving ability in order to improve the entire purchasing and inventory process. Order entry, receiving & shipping, Customer service, invoicing, and salesmanship are a must.
• Experience in supervising and managing staff
• The Parts Manager candidate needs to demonstrate leadership skills of certainty, diplomacy, tact, humility, and calm under pressure. They need to be able to manage a process as well as people with different work styles. They need to have a keen eye for details, negotiate well, and have an intuitive sense of forging the right relationships.
• 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
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• The Parts Manager candidate will execute a plan and be measured by creating inventory efficiency that yields greater profitability and a marked increase in customer satisfaction.
• Highly professional and dependable
• Safety and customer service oriented
• The candidate would need to be familiar with software typically used in the automotive industry, used in accounting, dealership management, parts, and inventory management (Microsoft Office, Excel, UCS, etc.).

Automotive Parts Manager Jobs - RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the management and daily operations of the Parts department
• 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
• Guarantees customer satisfaction in all areas
• 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

Automotive Parts Manager - Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four to 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver's License

First Team Automotive Group is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer!
Job Benefits:

Automotive Parts Manager Jobs – BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Insurance Plans
• 401(k) Savings
• Paid Vacation
• Employee discounts on Vehicles, Service and Parts
• Competitive Pay
• Relocation Assistance
• Team Environment

From: First Team Automotive Group