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Parts and Service Director

South Suburban Auto Dealership

Job Description

Job Description

Parts & Service Director

Employment Type: Full-Time

Join Our Leadership Team

We seeking an experienced, driven, and customer-focused  Parts & Service Director to lead and grow our Parts and Service operations. This is a key leadership position responsible for maximizing departmental profitability, improving customer satisfaction, developing team members, and ensuring an exceptional ownership experience.

The ideal candidate is a proven automotive leader with strong operational, financial, and people-management skills who understands how to build high-performing Parts and Service departments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, manage, and motivate the Parts and Service departments.
  • Develop and execute strategies to increase departmental sales, gross profit, productivity, and overall profitability.
  • Monitor key performance indicators, including labor sales, effective labor rate, hours per RO, parts gross, technician productivity, and customer-pay performance.
  • Recruit, train, coach, and develop Parts and Service personnel.
  • Establish performance expectations and hold managers and employees accountable.
  • Deliver an exceptional customer experience and resolve customer concerns professionally.
  • Work closely with the General Manager and other dealership leaders to achieve overall dealership objectives.
  • Maintain strong relationships with technicians, advisors, parts personnel, vendors, and customers.
  • Ensure proper processes, procedures, and internal controls are followed.
  • Oversee warranty, internal, and customer-pay operations.
  • Manage department expenses, staffing levels, inventory, and profitability.
  • Ensure compliance with manufacturer standards, dealership policies, and applicable regulations.
  • Identify opportunities to improve workflow, technician efficiency, customer retention, and departmental performance.
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and professional service and parts environment.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3–5 years of automotive dealership management experience , preferably in Parts & Service leadership.
  • Proven track record of improving departmental profitability and performance.
  • Strong understanding of dealership Parts and Service operations.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
  • Strong financial and analytical abilities.
  • Ability to recruit, retain, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.
  • Exceptional customer-service and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with dealership management systems and automotive technology.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and performance-based compensation.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with match and company benefits.
  • Paid time off.
  • Employee vehicle
  • Professional development and advancement opportunities.
  • A supportive, performance-driven leadership environment.

The Opportunity

If you are an experienced automotive leader who knows how to  build teams, improve processes, increase profitability, and deliver an outstanding customer experience , we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your automotive leadership career with [Dealership Name].

We are an  Equal Opportunity Employer .

\nCompany Description

Our dealership has been serving the community since over 30 years, providing exceptional service and a positive customer experience. From the Service Department to the Showroom, we have simplified every process and created a high-end customer experience. With a commitment to excellence, our goal is 100% customer satisfaction, and we're looking to add talented people to our team.

Company Description

Our dealership has been serving the community since over 30 years, providing exceptional service and a positive customer experience. From the Service Department to the Showroom, we have simplified every process and created a high-end customer experience. With a commitment to excellence, our goal is 100% customer satisfaction, and we're looking to add talented people to our team.

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