AutoNation Toyota Winter Park - Experienced Parts Manager (Preferred Toyota or Lexus experience)

About the role

The Retail Parts Manager is responsible for running a profitable and efficient parts department. The role involves leading the Future of Automotive Retail at AutoNation, a Fortune 200 company known for its innovation and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Forecast goals and objectives for the department and strive to meet them
• Ensure parts and accessories are available for resale
• Lead with innovation and people development
• Work with the Service Manager to ensure a timely turnaround of parts needed for Warranty and Customer Pay jobs
• Establish and maintain purchasing policies including purchase orders, inventory guide figures, order codes
• 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
• Establish and maintain programs designed to train, develop and motivate department employees
• Direct and schedule the activities of all parts department employees
• Provide technical assistance to parts department employees
• Maintain payroll records for parts department employees
• Develop, enforce and monitor guidelines for working with customers to ensure maximum customer satisfaction
• 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

• A high school diploma or the equivalent
• College degree or equivalent experience
• Two years experience as a Parts Manager at an Automobile Dealership or wholesale parts department
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
• Two year of supervisory experience
• Five years of experience in an automotive parts department
• Excellent communication and managerial skills
• Must have a valid drivers license

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and 401k matching
• Health, dental, vision insurance plans
• Maternity benefits
• Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear
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