BA
PARTS MANAGER
full-time•Grande Prairie
About this role
Parts Manager – Grande Prairie Motorsports & Harley-Davidson (Grande Prairie, AB)
Be the heartbeat of our parts counter. If you live and breathe the Harley-Davidson and powersports lifestyle and love helping riders get exactly what they need, this is your next career move.
Why You’ll Love It Here
• Growth path: leadership training, vendor certifications, and a clear route to senior management.
• Inclusive, rider-first culture with year-round community events.
• Competitive compensation (base + bonuses) with benefits, RRSP/TFSA options, staff discounts, paid training, and demo/ride opportunities.
• Stable full-time schedule with seasonal flexibility during peak riding months.
What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)
• Lead a customer-facing Parts Department that delivers fast, accurate solutions for riders and the Service team.
• Forecast demand by season (street, ATV/UTV, snowmobiles, power equipment) and maintain optimal min/max stock levels.
• Source, order, receive, and bin parts; process returns, cores, and warranty claims; reconcile invoices and credits.
• Partner with Service to pre-pull parts for repair orders; build job kits for common services and campaigns.
• Coach, schedule, and develop counter staff; hire and onboard seasonal team members.
• Set pricing strategies, monitor margins, turns, fill rate, and days of supply; action cycle counts and annual physical inventory.
• Negotiate with OEM and aftermarket vendors; leverage order discount programs and freight optimization.
• Own merchandising for P&A and apparel; plan promos that move high-impact SKUs without eroding margin.
• Maintain clean, safe, and compliant work areas; uphold brand standards and accurate DMS data (e.g., Lightspeed or similar).
What You Bring (Must‑Haves)
• 2+ years in powersports or motorcycle parts operations (automotive parts experience considered with strong ride knowledge).
• Proven customer service skills and parts look-up mastery (OEM microfiche/diagrams, supersessions, interchange).
• Hands-on inventory control experience: receiving, bin locations, cycle counts, adjustments, and aging stock reduction.
• Team leadership: coaching, scheduling, and performance feedback in a fast-paced, seasonal environment.
• Fluent with dealer management/POS systems and Excel basics; accurate cash handling and reconciliation.
Nice to Have
• Harley-Davidson product knowledge and P&A fitment expertise.
• Vendor program experience (returns allowances, co-op, dating/terms).
• Basic mechanical understanding to support Service diagnostics and parts verification.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free workplace in line with Alberta and Canadian human rights laws.
What you'll do
- Lead a customer-facing Parts Department to provide fast and accurate solutions for riders and the Service team. Manage inventory, pricing strategies, and vendor negotiations while ensuring compliance with brand standards.
About Bannister Automotive Group
Join our dynamic team at Bannister Automotive Group, a leading automotive dealer group in Western Canada.
We specialize in the sales and service of top brands such as GM, Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Kia, and Nissan, alongside Harley-Davidson, Triumph, and Honda Powersports.
We foster a family-oriented atmosphere and offer ownership opportunities to key stakeholders, providing exciting career paths for anyone interested in automotive sales, service, and customer service.
Across our group of nearly one thousand team members, we uphold our core DRIVEN values:
DRIVEN - We follow through on our commitments.
RESPECT - We value and respect all team members and customers.
INTEGRITY - We operate ethically within our business.
VALUE - We strive to deliver premium customer service.
EXCELLENCE - We continuously pursue improvement.
NO EXCUSES - We take full accountability.
Join us as we continue our 40+ year legacy of providing top-quality customer service and vehicle accessibility across Western Canada, building a diverse and progressive network of dealerships rooted in family values.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a PARTS MANAGER do at Bannister Automotive Group?
As a PARTS MANAGER at Bannister Automotive Group, you will: lead a customer-facing Parts Department to provide fast and accurate solutions for riders and the Service team. Manage inventory, pricing strategies, and vendor negotiations while ensuring compliance with brand standards..
Is the PARTS MANAGER position at Bannister Automotive Group remote?
The PARTS MANAGER position at Bannister Automotive Group is based in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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