Experienced Parts Manager - Kitchener

Now Hiring: Automotive Parts Manager – Fuel the Service Team, Deliver Expert Support, and Keep the Shop Running at Full Throttle!

Be the Expert Behind the Counter – Keep the Shop Moving and Customers Smiling!

We’re looking for a knowledgeable, customer-focused Experienced Automotive Parts Manager to join our fast-paced dealership team! In this vital role, you’ll help power the service department by providing technicians and customers with the right parts—quickly, accurately, and professionally.

At the 401 Group of Companies, we want to focus on not who you are, but who you CAN be! We strive to hire exceptional employees who see themselves as trailblazers, trendsetters, creators, do-ers, catalysts, go-getters, and influential leaders in all aspects of who they aspire to be daily.

Location: 353 Manitou Drive, Kitchener

Compensation:  $70,000-$80,000 per year

Our Parts manager will help to ensure the efficiency and productivity of the Parts department will strive to develop an action plan for the department profitability. They will train and motivate employees to meet and exceed business and customer expectations!  

What You Will Be Doing:

• Inventory management, including obsolete inventory.  
• Ordering parts with company and OEM guidelines.  
• Knowledge of parts pricing procedure.  
• Understands and maintains warranty platforms.  
• Establish & maintain good relationships with wholesale customers  
• Responsible for profit management - must examine department financial statements, including expenses and revenue, to ensure the department's profitability 
• Managing day to day operations of the Parts department 
  
• Managing deliveries and returns  
• Keeping an organized department 

• Works with service manager & technicians to maintain an effective work flow 
  

What You Bring to the Table:

• Minimum 3+ years parts experience 
• Excellent product knowledge  
• Knowledge of parts pricing  

• Leadership skills 
• Highly organized and detailed orientated  
• Excellent customer service skills  
• Friendly and positive attitude  

So why work for us? 

• The 401 Group of Companies is privately owned and 100% Canadian
• 40+ State-of-the-art facilities including a "Google-like" call centre and an 80,000 sq. ft. centralized service "Hub"
• A fun, fast-paced, and high-energy work environment with exciting initiatives and rewarding perks.
• Personalized coaching, mentoring, and training focused on both individual growth and team success.
• Empowering you to grow with meaningful career path planning and advancement opportunities.
• Health & wellness benefit enrollment opportunities
• Employee referral bonus opportunities
• Enjoy exclusive employee pricing on automotive parts and service, along with a special discount at the Blackshop.
• Perkopolis Enrollment
• On-site Parking

The 401 Group of Companies, is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's fastest growing Elite Business Management Groups offering a full line of automotive, recreational vehicle, powersport and marine products and services. Our headquarters is located in the thriving city of Cambridge, Ontario. Our brands include but aren't limited to Kia, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Subaru, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Buick, GMC, Yamaha, 401 Auto Financing, CampMart and Grand River Boats.

If you have a growth mindset like us, we'd love to see your resume and have a conversation. Opportunities at the 401 Group of Companies are endless!

This posting reflects a current and active opening.

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Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. The 401 Group of Companies Recruiting Team is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact HR, 226-535-9077 or careers@401auto.ca

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.