Automotive Parts Manager

Fox Motors
  • Traverse City, MI
    10 days ago

    Job Description

    Fox Grand Traverse is seeking an experienced, growth-minded Automotive Parts Manager to join our leadership team in beautiful Traverse City, MI!

    In this role, you will lead a dedicated team to drive profitability and growth while upholding our core vision: "Working together moving people throughout life." You will oversee inventory management, customer service excellence, team development, and vendor relationships within a supportive, tech-driven dealership culture.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Department Leadership: Hire, train, mentor, and motivate Parts Department staff to meet high performance standards.

    • Inventory & Financial Management: Maintain balanced inventory levels for service, wholesale, and retail channels to maximize turnover and minimize obsolescence.

    • Profitability & Pricing: Establish competitive pricing structures across customer categories to ensure gross profit goals while retaining customer loyalty.

    • Operations & Compliance: Monitor returns/tagging for factory credits, enforce special-order policies, and oversee proper account settlement prior to vendor payment.

    • Customer Focus: Handle customer feedback promptly and maintain strong relationships with retail and commercial accounts.

    Qualifications & Skills

    • 2-4 years of parts management experience (dealership experience highly preferred).

    • Strong leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and growing talent.

    • Tech-savvy mindset with the ability to leverage digital tools to elevate customer experience.

    • Excellent organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills.

    • High energy, clear communication, and a positive mindset.

    • Valid driver''s license with a clean driving record.

    What Fox Motors Offers

    • Competitive compensation plan

    • Paid Vacation, PTO, and Holidays

    • Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending)

    • 401(k) with Employer Match

    • Paid Group Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance

    • Career growth and structured ongoing learning via Fox University

    • Employee discounts on vehicles, parts, and service

    • Wellbeing programs & supportive team culture

    About Fox Grand Traverse

    As part of a Top 150 Dealer Group, Fox Motors is committed to providing an exceptional experience for both our team and our community. Put your automotive career in gear-apply today to join our team in Traverse City!

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTraverse City, MI

    Skills

    • Automotive Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Customer Experienceunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Retention/Renewalunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Customer/Client Researchunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Financial Managementunmatched
    • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
    • Health Planunmatched
    • Inventory Levelsunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Parts Salesunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Retail Channelunmatched
    • Team Buildingunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
    • Wholesale Industryunmatched

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