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Parts Manager

12/11/2025

The Parts Manager will lead and manage daily operations of the parts department, ensuring proper inventory levels and building relationships with technicians, service advisors, vendors, and customers. They will also monitor department performance and maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Frank Leta Automotive is a family-owned dealership servicing the St. Louis area since 1965. We are a business that likes taking care of people. It’s that simple. We believe that by hiring great people and giving them the resources and autonomy to do their best work, that we will deliver an exceptional vehicle ownership experience to our clients. We want our team members to have a great quality of life at work and be able to enjoy a life outside of work. We also believe strongly in providing a career, not a job, for our people. This isn’t just talk- 95% of our management staff was promoted, not hired, onto their position. If you like taking care of people, want to grow within an organization, have a positive attitude, and want to enjoy a life outside of work, then we are for you.
About the Role

Description

Are you an organized, customer-focused leader with a passion for the automotive industry? We’re looking for a Parts Manager to oversee our fast-paced parts department and help deliver an exceptional experience to both internal teams and customers.


What You’ll Do:


   •    Lead and manage all daily operations of the parts department
   •    Maintain proper inventory levels, including ordering, receiving, stocking, and tracking parts
   •    Build strong relationships with technicians, service advisors, vendors, and customers
   •    Ensure accurate parts pricing, invoicing, and documentation
   •    Develop and coach the parts team to meet performance and customer service goals
   •    Monitor and report on department performance, budget, and KPIs
   •    Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace


What We’re Looking For:


   •    Previous experience as a Parts Manager or Assistant Parts Manager (automotive dealership preferred)
   •    Strong understanding of automotive parts, inventory control, and vendor management
   •    Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
   •    Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a high-volume environment
   •    Proficiency with dealership management systems (Tekion) is a plus
   •    A customer-first mindset and commitment to teamwork 

 

What we offer:

  • Work/ life Balance
  • Positive & Professional Work environment
  • Extensive training and growth opportunities
  • Up to 4 weeks paid vacation and paid holidays
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Education reimbursement
  • Flexible health insurance with HSA company contribution
  • Paid life insurance, short and long term disability
  • 401K match up to 25% discretionary match
  • Medical/dental/vision benefits
  • Employee discounted Vehicle purchase programs

Responsibilities: 

  • Receipt and stocking of incoming items
  • Locates accessories or parts and arranges for installation
  • Monitors parts inventory and maintains storage area in good condition
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all vehicles, accessories, and promotions
  • Maintains accurate sales documentation
  • Provides timely and accurate reports as required
  • Ensures safe and on-time delivery of parts to the dealership and following all company procedures and standards
  • Maintains warehouse housekeeping standards
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

  • Dealership and/or Automotive experience preferred
  • Excellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Helpful attitude and friendly demeanor
  • Highly professional and dependable
  • Strong computer and internet skills

Job Type: Full-time 

Key Skills
Parts ManagementInventory ControlVendor ManagementLeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceProblem SolvingMultitaskingTeam DevelopmentAutomotive KnowledgeDocumentationTekion ProficiencyPerformance MonitoringHousekeeping StandardsSales Documentation
Categories
Management & LeadershipCustomer Service & SupportTransportationLogisticsRetail
Benefits
Work/Life BalancePositive & Professional Work EnvironmentExtensive Training and Growth OpportunitiesUp to 4 Weeks Paid Vacation and Paid HolidaysPaid Maternity and Paternity LeaveEducation ReimbursementFlexible Health Insurance with HSA Company ContributionPaid Life InsuranceShort and Long Term Disability401K Match up to 25% Discretionary MatchMedical/Dental/Vision BenefitsEmployee Discounted Vehicle Purchase Programs
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