Ford Parts Manager Dealership Experience Required

Seeking an experienced, professional leader and manager for our parts department.

Responsibilities

• Lead the parts department, retail and wholesale customers
• Accomplish objectives through the use of proper purchasing procedures and inventory control
• Handle the parts inventory and track all expenses
• Work with the Service Manager to ensure parts are in-stock or ordered in a timely manner as needed for all scheduled repairs
• Effectively train and supervise all parts counter associates, runner(s), driver(s) to meet department and company goals; handle stock order procedures
• Handle and resolve customer complaints courteously and professionally
• Keep up-to-date on manufacturer warranty, policy, and return procedures
• Knowledge and compliance with the federal, state, and local regulations that affect operation
• Ensure that all employees follow their assigned work schedules and enforce to the absenteeism, reporting and tardiness policy
• Forecast goals and objectives for the department and strive to meet them
• Hire, train, motivate, counsel and monitor the performance of all parts department staff
• Ensure that incoming inventory is stocked in the correct location.
• Maintain a stabilized inventory consistent with the requirements of the defined areas
• Accurately price parts and accessories using the proper pricing source and keep the computer system up to date
• Implement & carry out safety requirements

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of related experience in an automotive parts management position preferred
• Wholesale experience
• Knowledge of manufacturer programs
• 3 to 5 years of sales experience preferred
• Strong analytical and coordination capabilities; capable of effectively prioritizing and multi-tasking
• Computer literate
• Highly effective leadership skills, including above-average communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued learning
• Excellent customer service skills
• Professional appearance and work ethic
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Detail oriented and organized
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Willing to submit to pre-employment drug screen and background check

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Paid Training:

• Yes

Management:

• Store Manager

Typical end time:

• 5PM

Typical start time:

• 7AM

Work Remotely

• No