Assistant Parts Manager

Overview:

Position Overview

The Wholesale Assistant Parts Manager is responsible for ensuring a profitable and efficient parts department. The Wholesale Assistant Parts Manager will accomplish these objectives through the use of proper purchasing procedures, inventory control, staff utilization, pricing, merchandising and advertising.

Who Would I Interact With?
This position interacts daily with Customers, Service Advisors, Service Managers, Technicians, Parts Associates, Parts Managers and other store Associates, just to name a few.

What are the day-to-day responsibilities?

• Assist with establishing the forecast goals and objectives for the department and strive to meet them


• Strive for harmony and teamwork with all other departments


• Prepare and administer an annual operating budget for the parts department


• Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations that may affect parts sales


• Hire, train, motivate, counsel, and monitor the performance of all parts department staff


• Direct and schedule the activities of all parts department employees


• Provide technical assistance to parts department employees


• Conduct meetings with parts department employees to discuss activities and problems of mutual interest and to develop strategies for a more efficient operation


• Monitor parts department employees' payroll records


• Develop, enforce and monitor guidelines for working with customers to ensure maximum customer satisfaction


• Handle customer complaints immediately and according to the dealership's guidelines


• Establish and enforce a pricing policy that balances volume, customer loyalty, and the cost of doing business


• Monitor and adjust inventory to minimize obsolescence

What are the requirements for this job?

• High School diploma or equivalent


• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information


• One year of supervisory experience


• Five years of experience in an automotive parts department


• Excellent communication and managerial skills


• Previous sales experience (preferred)


• Must have a valid drivers license


• Valid in-state drivers license and an acceptable, safe driving record

AutoNation, a provider of personalized transportation services, is driven by innovation and transformation. As one of America's most admired companies, AutoNation delivers a peerless Customer experience recognized by data-driven consumer insight leaders, Reputation and J.D. Power. Through its bold leadership and brand affinity, the AutoNation Brand is synonymous with "DRVPNK" and "What Drives You, Drives Us." AutoNation has a singular focus on personalized transportation services that are easy, transparent, and Customer-centric.

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