About this role
Description
Now Hiring: Experienced Parts Manager
Ford Experience Preferred | Certification a Plus
Are you a driven, detail-oriented Parts Manager who knows how to lead a department, maximize profitability, and keep operations running smoothly? We’re looking for an experienced professional to take ownership of our Parts Department and help us deliver top-tier service to our customers and technicians.
What You’ll Do
- Manage all aspects of the Parts Department, including inventory control, pricing, and purchasing
- Lead, train, and motivate parts staff to achieve performance and customer satisfaction goals
- Maintain accurate inventory levels while minimizing obsolescence
- Work closely with Service and Sales departments to ensure seamless operations
- Monitor KPIs, manage budgets, and drive department profitability
- Ensure compliance with manufacturer and dealership standards
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a Parts Manager (automotive dealership experience required)
- Ford dealership experience strongly preferred
- Ford Parts Certification is a plus
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Solid understanding of inventory management systems and OEM processes
- Customer-focused mindset with a track record of results
Requirements
Job Requirements – Parts Manager
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience as an Automotive Parts Manager (dealership experience required)
- Ford dealership experience strongly preferred
- Ford Parts Certification a plus
- Proven ability to manage inventory, purchasing, pricing, and obsolescence control
- Strong leadership skills with experience hiring, training, and managing parts personnel
- In-depth knowledge of OEM parts systems, inventory management software, and dealership processes
- Ability to analyze reports, track KPIs, and drive department profitability
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to work effectively with Service and Sales departments
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet dealership employment requirements
Salary: Up to $115,000.00 per year
Other facts
About Preston Ford West
Since 1975, the Preston Automotive Group has been proud to start from the Eastern Shore and has grown to serve customers nationwide, offering the very best in both sales and service. It all began for us with Ford and we have grown to represent Hyundai, Mazda, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Nissan, Chevrolet, and Lincoln along with our wide variety of used cars, trucks, and SUV's. We continue to look for ways to better serve our communities and began Preston Cares to assist with our outreach. In 1984, the Frog was born and continues to be our mascot. We are proud to say that Preston Automotive Group is the Destination Dealership for Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia.
Preston Automotive Group is made up of 17 dealership locations and 11 brands. We also offer two Quick Lane locations, Auto Express Tire & Rental, and Millsboro Automart. Our collision centers include Preston Autobody, Cambridge Autobody, Snow Hill Autobody, Preston Autobody of Wilmington, and Preston Autobody of Dover.
What you'll do
- Manage all aspects of the Parts Department, including inventory control, pricing, and purchasing. Lead and train parts staff to achieve performance and customer satisfaction goals.
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