Automotive Parts Manager - Southern Auto Group

Job Description

The Parts Manager manages purchasing, inventory control, pricing, merchandising, and advertising for our Parts department and leads a team of professionals to deliver exceptional value to our customers on a continuous basis. He/she must be extremely knowledgeable about automotive parts and accessories and must have strong managerial experience and leadership qualities to organize and motivate a team and to hold each team member accountable for outstanding performance on a daily basis.

The ideal candidate has some post-secondary education (degree, coursework, certification, etc.), at least three years of experience in automotive service and repair and with automotive parts/accessories, and some supervisory or management experience. Candidates must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong leadership and motivational skills, and good computer skills.

• 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

• High school diploma or GED required; some post-high school education or training preferred
• Three years of progressive and relevant experience
• Experience in supervising and managing staff
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• 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
• Highly professional and dependable
• Safety and customer service oriented
• Strong computer and internet skills

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, kneel, squat, stand and lift heavy objects as needed.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The year was 1979 when the Southern Auto Group opened its first location in the Hampton Roads area. Today, this massive conglomerate has grown into 16 core dealerships located in Chesapeake, Newport News, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach. There are 15 new car brands that include:
Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Trucks, FIAT, Alfa Romeo, Chevrolet, Ford, Buick, GMC, Kia, Volkswagen, Nissan, Hyundai, and Acura. Plus, state-of-the‑art Collision Centers, a Pre‑owned Car and Truck Liquidation Outlet, and over 700 employees on its payroll.

Our dealerships are always looking for qualified candidates to fill a variety of positions. In addition to the vast opportunities we have available, you will find that management encourages and promotes advancement opportunities within each dealership. Our Mission Statement is as follows:

At Southern Auto Group, our mission is:

• To recognize and fulfill the unique needs of every customer, consistently going above and beyond expectations.
• To provide our employees with the training, resources, and support necessary for personal and professional growth.
• To uphold the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior in all interactions—with customers, employees, suppliers, and the community.
• To lead our industry by delivering quality products and services that create a competitive advantage, driving growth in sales, profitability, and long‑term…