Parts Manager

**Parts Manager **career and employment opportunity awaits you.**
- The Power to Move You_

**Martin Grove Volkswagen**, part of Zanchin Automotive Group, a privately-owned network of 35+ successful dealerships that welcomes talent and enthusiasm, values people and contributions, and rewards performance and accomplishment, is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic **PARTS MANAGER **to join the Team.

Join now to be part of a company that has been supporting the community for more than 50 years, and where careers are made and fostered with enthusiasm, integrity, and respect. Now is the time to be part of a Team that encourages progressive and entrepreneurial styles and drives performance through winning attitudes.

**What’s in it for you**
- Competitive and generous compensation package
- Enhanced Group Benefits Program, including extended medical, dental, vision, life insurance and so much more
- Company-provided tools and equipment
- Ongoing development and training, including product and industry knowledge, from experienced leaders and experts
- Opportunity for career advancement within the group
- Employee preferred pricing for vehicles, travel, gym memberships, cell phones/plans, and so much more

**About the opportunity**

As an integral part of the “we can do that” operation, this position is responsible to maintain high profitability of the operation, while supervising and leading aspects of the systems. Specifically:

- ensure the profitability of the parts operation; generate revenue through retail, internal, and wholesale sales of vehicle parts
- establish department objectives and pursue them through planning, organizing, controlling, and measuring performance
- provide leadership, guidance, and feedback to help staff members strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas
- develop and implement strategic plans for optimized sales
- review and improve operational effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing departments and employees, establishing a highly motivated work environment, and creating innovative approaches for improvement
- develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures and key performance goals
- prepare and manage the departmental budget
- monitor the flow of work in the parts department and intervene as required to ensure work is completed
- work with the Service and Sales departments to maximize cross-marketing opportunities
- monitor current customer base and recommend strategies to attain more clients and ensure an optimal level of customer satisfaction
- order parts that meet the cost and quality standards of the automotive parts department, dealership, and vehicle manufacturers; source new suppliers that are cost-effective and have quality parts
- plan promotions on parts; design various merchandising strategies and monitor inventory of all physical parts and oversee all return processes for parts
- manage processing and administration of parts back-orders and return-to-vendor items
- manage inventory levels and inventory cycle counts; leverage the inventory control systems to record and track auto part sales and auto repair work

**About you**
- 2+ years of proven experience as a Dealership Parts Manager
- Volkswagen experience considered an asset
- proficiency in working with ERP systems (ie. CDK)
- proficiency in working with inventory systems
- 2+ years experience developing and managing the performance of a Team of staff
- strong business acumen
- Valid Driver's Licence in good standing
- ability to adapt to a changing environment and meet deadlines
- ability to communicate professionally (verbally and written)
- strong attention to detail, organized and strategic
- ability to maintain professionalism
- ability to work independently and with mínimal supervision
- self-motivated and driven with a passion for excellence in execution
- a desire to work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
- a proven commitment to quality of work

**Why choose Zanchin Automotive Group?**

Your career ambitions will be achieved - we offer career development and advancement.

You will be part a winning team - we are a leader in the industry driven by 50 years of people-centric business modeling.

Your voice will be heard, and ideas celebrated - we have an entrepreneurial and strategic attitude, that welcomes and supports individual ideas and strategies.

You will enjoy a competitive pay and bonus plan - we offer many employment perquisites.

You’ll be part of a culture at the forefront of transparency, communication, and engagement - we are a Team and work together to achieve and thrive.