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Keep reading this job posting if you’re a mechanically minded automotive industry pro who has strong organizational and communications skills! You might be perfect for our open automotive Parts Manager role within our growing dealership. Our ideal candidate will be ready to hit the ground running with auto parts ordering, inventory management, customer relations, warranty documentation, and service department recruitment and training. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and flexible scheduling. If you’re up to the challenge, apply today!Compensation:
$45,000 - $60,000
Responsibilities:- Manage the parts inventory levels closely for auto repair and sales needs without delay based on projected demand and matching cost targets
- Recruit and manage team members within the auto parts department
- Effectively balance cost and quality when ordering parts that meet the various needs of departments within the car dealership
- Assist with promotions, as needed, to increase parts sales
- Communicate and negotiate with vendors to purchase parts at price points that facilitate a favorable ROI
- Source and buy parts for inventory cars
- Track cores
- Track returns
- Staff management is desired
- One or more years of experience working in an automotive sales department required
- Mandatory high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Ability to effectively manage inventory using product knowledge, customer service skills, organizational strategies, and administrative tactics
Who is Grote Automotive? Fred Grote has been in the car business for over 25 years. He opened his 1st store in Fort Wayne, IN in 2008. Growing from 25 cars a month to 200 he opened a 2nd store in Warsaw, IN. After Great success there his 3rd store came to Rockford, IL. The 4th and 5th stores have just arrived in IN in 2022 as well. We plan to open 1 more in 2024. We opened here in Rockford in December 2020 and have been growing FAST. We specialize in solving transportation problems that most dealerships can't.
We are a dealer FOR THE PEOPLE. We Believe EVERYONE deserves to drive a nicer, newer car!
