Automotive Parts Manager Position Available In Lake, Florida

Automotive Parts Manager 1.9 1.9 out of 5 stars Clermont, FL 34711 Gunther Volkswagen is hiring! Our new location is opening

THIS FALL 2025

in Clermont, Florida – apply now to join our team! Family Owned Business

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid Vacation The Automotive Parts Manager will strive to return a satisfactory profit on dealer capital invested in parts inventory.

They will accomplish objectives using proper purchasing procedures, inventory control, staff utilization, security, pricing, merchandising, displaying and advertising. Job Duties Forecasts goals and objectives for the department and strives to meet them. Hires, trains, motivates, counsels and monitors the performance of all parts department staff. Prepares and administers an annual operating budget for the parts department. Maintains a balanced inventory consistent with the requirements of the service department, body shop, wholesale accounts and the do-it-yourself public. Establishes pricing parameters in each customer category that generate enough gross profit to produce a satisfactory profit while maintaining customer loyalty. Establishes individual parts inventory levels and balances them for maximum turnover. Monitors and adjusts inventory to minimize obsolescence. Ensures that all parts are properly tagged so that the dealership recovers full credit from the factory. Supervises stock order procedures and sets and enforces a policy on the special ordering of parts. Analyzes sales, expenses and inventory monthly to maintain profit goals. Develops and administers an aggressive wholesale parts program to produce profit. Ensures that the same high-quality level of service provided to outside customers is also provided to internal dealership customers. Works with the service manager and body shop manager to ensure a timely turnaround of parts needed for internal jobs. Attends managers meetings. Holds weekly department meetings. Analyzes departmental operations and storage layout and revises as needed for maximum effectiveness. Provides technical assistance to parts department employees. Monitors parts department employees’ payroll records. Coordinates a prompt, efficient and timely flow of paperwork. Directs shipping and receiving efforts to ensure timely processing. Monitors daily reports such as DOE, DOC and sales productivity. Develops and utilizes a lost sales tracking report. Directs outside parts and counter sales efforts, including a telemarketing program to keep in contact with customers. Develops sales promotions. Takes advantage of all manufacturers’ inventory co-op advertising. Develops, enforces and monitors guidelines for working with customers to ensure maximum customer satisfaction. Handles customer complaints immediately and according to the dealership’s guidelines. Ensures that all dealership purchases are properly accounted for before payment is made. Assists in the collection of past-due accounts. Supervises custodians to ensure that work area is kept clean. Enforces safety requirements, including but not limited to forklift training and operation, processing of MSDS sheets on all products carried and OSHA Right-to-Know. Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state and local regulations that may affect parts sales. Maintains professional appearance. Other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications Dealership experience required! VW experience a plus! Gunther has been selling cars in Florida for over 50 years. With dealerships in five locations, including Plantation, Coconut Creek, Delray Beach, Daytona Beach, and Pompano Beach, Gunther employs an average of 650 employees on an annual basis. Gunther Motor Company specializes in new and used auto sales, leases, service, repairs, parts, and collision services.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person