Parts Manager

**About Us**:
At John Bear Auto Group, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a top dealership, we pride ourselves on attracting and retaining top talent who bring drive, skill and commitment to the delivery of outstanding customer service.

Founded in Hamilton in 1979 by John Bear, the group now has three dealerships in Southwest Ontario and sells GMC, Chevrolet, Buick and Cadillac vehicles in St. Catharines, Hamilton, New Hamburg, as well as the surrounding Niagara and Kitchener-Waterloo regions.

John Bear is a family-owned business and we pride ourselves on treating our customers like family. Our successful business is built on repeat customers, and our goal has always been to cultivate a trusting relationship focused exclusively on creating value for our customers. We offer great deals, friendly service and a helping hand when it comes time to selling and servicing new and used vehicles.

**Position Summary**:
John Bear Buick Chevrolet GMC is looking for a **Parts Manager** to join our team in New Hamburg This individual will have the opportunity to run a strong retail and wholesale operation. Reporting to the Director of Parts, Greg Barker, the Parts Manager is responsible for working, overseeing and managing the Dealership Parts Department. This individual is motivated and results-driven and a leader who is devoted to managing an efficient parts department. They are experienced and knowledgeable in all aspects of the operation.

The Parts Manager is an excellent communicator and collaborator and is a master at running a profitable and efficient Department. They are well versed in purchasing and inventory control and are constantly setting goals and achieving them.

The Parts Manager upholds the dealerships’ standards and values so that the customer is fully satisfied with every interaction in the service department. As a team player, the Parts Manager fosters good relationships with personnel in all areas of the dealership.

**Responsibilities**:

- Monitor the parts inventory and anticipate parts needs in light of future promotions, new model years, trends, and suggested stock orders.
- Responsible for the security of inventory and for analyzing the quality of parts.
- Responsible for profit management in the Parts Department and must examine department financial statements, including expenses and revenue, to ensure the department's profitability.
- In cooperation with the dealership’s management team, must review the previous month's sales/profit performance to determine where improvements can be made.
- Must time inventory purchases to coincide with sales and special incentives in order to take advantage of savings.
- Responsible for training and leading the Parts Department team and motivating and monitoring employees and their activities/results.

**Qualifications**:

- Prior experience as a Parts Manager considered an asset
- Experience leading and supervising Team Members
- Solid understanding of and proven experience with operational planning and management
- Experience working with GM brand an asset
- Proficiency working with ERP systems (ie. Reynolds), and Microsoft Office software (ie. Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong ability to communicate professionally (verbally and written)
- Proven ability to influence change and effectively lead projects
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment and meet deadlines
- Ability to maintain internal controls
- Strong attention to detail, organized and strategic
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and 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

**What We Offer**:

- A competitive compensation plan
- A full and comprehensive benefits package
- Employee Vehicle Purchase program
- A solid foundation of customers from over 40 years of business
- A leadership team that trains and mentors its staff to ensure success for new team members
- An open-door environment that promotes close collaboration within all levels of the organization
- Opportunity for advancement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company events
- On-site parking
- Professional team-spirited environment
- No Sunday or holiday work, more time to enjoy your friends & family

**Compensation**: salary + bonus, $80,000 +

If you require any sort of accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.