Assistant Automotive Parts Manager

**AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP**

**ASSISTANT PARTS MANAGER - DURHAM REGION, ONTARIO**

**Couple of questions** to ask yourself as you look at this opportunity:

- Your current environment does not appreciate and recognize your efforts?
- You are not learning anything new, and management is busy with other things?
- Your earnings are not where you expect?
- You’re just not as happy at work as you used to be?
- You’re at the point in your career where it is just simply time for a change to something better with a company that recognizes and appreciates you.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive compensation plan in the form of salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive and competitive range of benefits upon eligibility.
- Internal and external, training and development opportunities for skill development and growth.
- Be part of a collaborative, friendly and progressive work culture with an emphasis on transparency, innovation, relationship, and empowerment.
- Excellent growth and career advancement opportunities.
- A fun place to be

**What are some of the traits that we are looking for**:

- Great relationship person, both customers and employees love collaborating with this person.
- Fantastic communication skills - listening being the key component.
- An outward desire to help others both professionally and personally.
- Uncanny ability to organize and prioritize tasks - you are a master at effective time management.
- Incredible attention to detail, a true perfectionist.
- Follow directions - you want to constantly improve.
- Focus is on the Customer Experience.
- You are a great production manager - you maximize your use of all available sources.

**Responsibilities & Accountabilities include but are not limited to**:

- Provide technicians at the service shop counter with parts accurately and efficiently to ensure they have all the required parts for the repair.
- Retrieve parts from stock if available or by ordering from manufacturer and aftermarket vendors.
- Assist in parts ordering, stocking, returns and maintaining all parts inventory.
- Review files regularly to keep track of back orders and return-to-vendor items.
- Assist in other areas of the Parts Department as required such as shipping and receiving.
- Demonstrate and champion a healthy and safe work environment.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized parts room and area.
- Previous experience in an automotive dealership parts department role is an asset
- Post secondary education an asset or equivalent related experience.
- Proven computer and analytical skills. Experience with Dealer Management systems is desirable.
- Quick learner with a technical/mechanical aptitude.
- Knowledge of parts inventory and business management.
- Able to prioritize and multi-task effectively.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills with the desire to exceed customer expectations.
- Valid Ontario Drivers G License

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Pay: $45,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Whitby, ON L1N 2K6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- parts management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person