Parts Manager - Acura of Highland Park

Job Description

Job Description

Parts Manager – Acura of Highland Park

Highland Park, IL

We are looking for an experienced Parts Manager who knows how to run a department, lead a team, and drive performance. If you have spent time in the parts business and are ready to take ownership of a department, we want to talk.

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Direct collaboration with service leadership to maximize efficiency and fill rates
• Full support from a leadership team committed to growth and performance
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact and build the department the right way

WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY DO

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the parts department
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost controls
• Work closely with the service department to ensure parts availability and minimize delays
• Lead, develop, and hold the parts team accountable
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  Maintain vendor relationships and negotiate effectively
• Track department performance and report against monthly objectives
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer programs and standards

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an automotive parts department
• At least 1 year in a management or supervisory role
• Comfortable reading a financial statement and managing to a budget
• Experience with a DMS system required
• Acura or Honda experience is a plus, not required
• Strong communicator with a high level of organization and follow-through
• Someone who holds the standard and leads by example

WHY THIS ROLE

• You are stepping into a store with real support and a leadership team invested in your success
• Clear path for growth within Murgado Automotive Group
• Opportunity to build something and be recognized for it

BENEFITS

• Health, dental, vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Advancement opportunities within Murgado Automotive Group

If you know how to run a parts department and are ready to own it, we should talk.

$55,000 – $80,000 per year. Compensation dependent on experience.

Murgado Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer. Murgado Automotive Group does not discriminate in employment on account of race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation/transgender status, age disability, martial/parental status, citizenship status, military status, political affiliation and/or beliefs, pregnancy, order of protection status or other non-merit status.

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