Assistant Parts Manager Wholesale-Mercedes-Benz of Westmont

About the Role

As the Wholesale Assistant Parts Manager, you will ensure a profitable and efficient parts department through proper purchasing procedures, inventory control, staff utilization, pricing, merchandising, and advertising. This role is key to shaping the future of automotive retail at AutoNation, a Fortune 200 company driving innovation in vehicle retail, service, and finance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with establishing 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 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.

Requirements

• 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).
• Valid in-state driver’s license and an acceptable, safe driving record.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and 401k matching.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans, including maternity benefits.
• Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear.
• Access to YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers.
• Opportunity to contribute to DRVPNK, AutoNation’s mission to raise and donate millions to cancer research and treatment in partnership with nationwide cancer charities.