Automotive Parts Manager

About the role

Element Partners is working with a high-volume dealership with one of the largest parts operations in the region, and we're looking for a Parts Manager who leads from the front. This is a role for someone who builds strong teams, holds people accountable, and runs a tight, profitable department. You'll oversee a large, fast-moving inventory supporting service, body shop, wholesale, and retail customers, and you'll be a key partner to the Service Manager and Fixed Operations Director. If you're the kind of leader your team wants to work for and your GM trusts to hit the numbers, we want to talk to you.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of parts counter staff, drivers, and warehouse personnel, setting clear expectations and holding the team accountable to them.
• Hire, train, and retain top performers; build a culture of ownership, urgency, and customer service.
• Manage a large parts inventory with a focus on turns, fill rate, obsolescence control, and accurate counts.
• Own department financial performance, including gross profit, expense control, and monthly forecasting.
• Grow wholesale parts business and maintain strong relationships with wholesale and fleet accounts.
• Partner closely with service and body shop leadership to keep technicians productive and minimize repair delays.
• Oversee ordering, stocking, returns, and special orders using the DMS and manufacturer systems.
• Conduct and reconcile physical inventories and cycle counts.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer requirements, warranty parts procedures, and dealership policies.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient parts warehouse and counter.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Parts Manager or Assistant Parts Manager in a franchised dealership.
• Proven leadership ability, with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams.
• Experience managing a large, high-dollar parts inventory in a high-volume environment.
• Strong financial acumen and a working understanding of parts department P&L, gross profit, and key performance metrics.
• Proficiency with dealership management systems (CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, Dealertrack, or similar).
• Wholesale parts experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with service, body shop, and sales.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure.
• Manufacturer certifications a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Employee discounts on parts, service, and vehicles.
• Ongoing manufacturer and leadership training.
• Stable, growing dealership with real opportunity for advancement.