Assistant Parts Manager

**Assistant Parts Manager**
**Sherwood Park Volkswagen**
**Sherwood Park, AB**

**What We Offer**
- Competitive compensation plan
- Health and Dental benefits
- Competitive incentive plan
- An opportunity to be a part of an exciting, growing business

**Your day-to-day**
- Assist in managing day-to-day business operations for the Parts Department to achieve optimal results in all financial performance categories
- Assist in developing annual budgets and strategy (revenue and expense forecasting)
- Monitor inventory levels. Ordering parts when required including manufacturer parts and aftermarket parts and accessories
- Provide quotes for work orders including available options to clients based on required vehicle repairs and collect payment when required
- Work closely with service manager and body shop manager to ensure timely turnaround of parts needed
- Hire, train, and monitor the performance of all Parts Department associates
- Utilize performance metrics in the department to enhance operational success
- Conduct effective meetings and one on ones with team members
- Provide constructive coaching, feedback, and communicate department goals and expectations in a manner that ensures team member success
- Maintain our high standard of customer service by addressing client concerns
- Lead and champion a safe work environment
- Minimum of 1 years of experience working in an automotive dealership Parts Department
- Completion of a related post-secondary program and or training courses would be valuable
- Must have previous experience building and mentoring a successful team
- A detailed understanding of Parts and Service operations and inventory management
- Excellent people management skills such as leadership, team development, interpersonal, coaching, mentoring, and supervisory skills
- A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills combined with the ability to interact and gain the support of senior leadership and other decision makers
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- A person of high integrity who is trusted by others and consistently honors their commitments
- Detail oriented, self-motivated, and resourceful
- Strong understanding of dealership operational practices, budgeting, and expense management
- Excellent skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Highly skilled in standard office software (MS Office, SharePoint, etc.)
- Ability to meet physical demands such as heavy lifting, standing for long periods of time
- Results-driven and career focused individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong desire to be successful
- Understanding of Provincial Safety code requirements for dealerships
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have a safe driving history

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At AutoCanada, we are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively support everyone in expressing themselves and reaching their full potential. Our commitment extends to reaching out to individuals from various backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or mental/physical disabilities. AutoCanada is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.