Role OverviewLead the parts department at Audi Palo Alto, a high-volume luxury store in Silicon Valley. The parts manager will oversee inventory, staffing, vendor relationships, and daily workflow to support a high-performing service and wholesale operation. The role requires expertise in parts department financials, wholesale parts experience, and OEM parts systems.
What You Will Do
The parts manager will drive parts department profitability, develop and manage the wholesale parts business, develop and hold accountable a parts team, and monitor key performance metrics. The role also involves managing Audi OEM parts programs, warranty parts processes, and manufacturer return procedures with full compliance.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of parts manager experience in a franchised dealership, strong command of parts department financials, and wholesale parts experience. The role offers a competitive salary, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and career growth opportunities within the Swickard Auto Group.
Requirements
- 3+ years of parts manager experience in a franchised dealership
- Strong command of parts department financials
- Wholesale parts experience
- Deep familiarity with OEM parts systems
- Proven ability to develop and lead a parts team
- Process-oriented with strong attention to detail and inventory accuracy
- Comfortable with DMS platforms
- Clear communicator who works effectively with service managers, advisors, technicians, and wholesale accounts
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
- Career growth opportunities
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