Automotive Wholesale Parts Director
- $250,000 - $300,000
- New Castle, DE
Onsite (Monday-Friday Schedule) - Automotive Wholesale Parts Director for Established Auto Dealer - Outstanding Pay + Benefits!!
A bit about us:
We are an established automotive retail business. We have a strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service and a wide selection of high-quality new and pre-owned vehicles. We strive to be the premier destination for automotive needs in our area.
Why join us?
We offer the following benefits:
- Competitive base salary
- Comprehensive medical benefits package covering medical/dental/vision
- 401k with match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Outstanding culture and work life balance
Job Details
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Permanent Automotive Wholesale Parts Director to join our fast-paced Sales team. This role is a unique opportunity to lead and manage a multi-franchise operation, overseeing the parts department, and driving sales growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for process improvement, developing and implementing pricing strategies, change management, account management, vendor relations, contract negotiation, direct sales, customer success, and parts management.
Responsibilities:
1. Oversee and manage the daily operations of the parts department across multiple franchises, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
2. Develop and implement robust process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
3. Create and execute strategic pricing strategies to maximize profitability while ensuring competitiveness in the market.
4. Lead change management initiatives to drive organizational transformation and growth.
5. Manage key accounts, building and maintaining strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
6. Foster strong vendor relations, negotiating contracts to secure the best terms and conditions for the company.
7. Drive direct sales, developing and implementing strategies to expand the customer base and boost sales performance.
8. Champion customer success, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty.
9. Manage the parts inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and efficient parts management.
10. Collaborate with other departments to align strategies and goals, fostering a cohesive and productive work environment.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
2. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
3. Proven experience in managing wholesale parts within a multi-franchise operations.
4. Knowledge of parts management and familiarity with auto parts for brands such as Chevy, GM, and Mazda.
5. Demonstrated expertise in process improvement, pricing strategy, change management, account management, vendor relations, contract negotiation, direct sales, customer success, and parts management.
6. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
7. Exceptional negotiation skills with a track record of successfully securing favorable contract terms.
8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and team members.
9. Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
10. Proficiency in using sales and inventory management software.
11. High level of initiative and self-motivation, with the ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Responsibilities:
1. Oversee and manage the daily operations of the parts department across multiple franchises, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
2. Develop and implement robust process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
3. Create and execute strategic pricing strategies to maximize profitability while ensuring competitiveness in the market.
4. Lead change management initiatives to drive organizational transformation and growth.
5. Manage key accounts, building and maintaining strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
6. Foster strong vendor relations, negotiating contracts to secure the best terms and conditions for the company.
7. Drive direct sales, developing and implementing strategies to expand the customer base and boost sales performance.
8. Champion customer success, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty.
9. Manage the parts inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and efficient parts management.
10. Collaborate with other departments to align strategies and goals, fostering a cohesive and productive work environment.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
2. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
3. Proven experience in managing wholesale parts within a multi-franchise operations.
4. Knowledge of parts management and familiarity with auto parts for brands such as Chevy, GM, and Mazda.
5. Demonstrated expertise in process improvement, pricing strategy, change management, account management, vendor relations, contract negotiation, direct sales, customer success, and parts management.
6. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
7. Exceptional negotiation skills with a track record of successfully securing favorable contract terms.
8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and team members.
9. Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
10. Proficiency in using sales and inventory management software.
11. High level of initiative and self-motivation, with the ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.