Greenway CDJR of Rome - Parts Manager

Greenway CDJR Romeis seeking a highly motivated, self-starter who will lead by example and will oversee all aspects of our Parts Operation. We are seeking an individual who is extremely knowledgeable about automotive parts and accessories. The Parts Manager must have strong Communication, Organizational, and Leadership Qualities.

The ideal candidate has:

• At least 2 years experience in Franchise Dealership Parts Management.
• Or, 3 years experience working in a Franchise Dealership Parts Dept.

We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Relocation assistance, if necessary
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short and Long term disability
• Accident Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Prescription Insurance
• 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid vacations
• Paid Holidays
• Employee service discounts
• Employee vehicle purchase program
• Career growth and advancement opportunities and development

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

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; some post high school education or training preferred
• The ideal candidate has minimum 3 years of Parts experience.
• CDK experience, preferred
• You must have strong analytical skills, 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 on creating inventory efficiency that yield greater profitability and a marked increase in customer satisfaction.
• Highly professional and dependable
• Safety and customer service oriented
• 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, CDK, etc.).