Parts Manager

Are you an experienced Parts Manager or senior Parts Advisor ready to step up and take ownership of a busy Parts department? Our client — a prestigious automotive brand near Guildford — is looking for a confident Aftersales professional to lead their Parts operation. Whether you’re currently a Parts Manager, Parts Supervisor, Senior Parts Advisor, Parts Controller or an ambitious Aftersales Parts Advisor, this is a great opportunity to run a department properly within a well-supported main dealer environment.

 
Salary: £40,000 OTE £48,000

Hours: 45 Hours per week

 
Why you’ll love this role

• Join a prestige dealership with a strong brand reputation and loyal customer base
• Company car
• Take ownership of a Parts department with real responsibility and autonomy
• Work closely with Service and Sales to drive Aftersales performance
• Supportive senior management who value Parts as a profit centre, not an afterthought
• Opportunity to develop your leadership skills within an established dealer group
• Stable, long-term role with progression potential

 
What you’ll be doing (and doing brilliantly)

• Managing the effective, efficient and profitable operation of the Parts department
• Supporting Service, Workshop and Sales with a consistently high parts supply service
• Monitoring sales performance and focusing on the most profitable product lines
• Ensuring all customer and internal parts requirements are met accurately and promptly
• Controlling stock levels in line with budget and manufacturer requirements
• Managing staff cover and workflow to ensure smooth day-to-day operation
• Maintaining and analysing lost sales data, taking action where required
• Liaising directly with manufacturers, suppliers and customers
• Communicating departmental performance, targets and expectations clearly to the team

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience as a Parts Manager, Parts Supervisor or Senior Parts Advisor
• Strong customer focus with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Previous experience within a prestige or main dealer environment
• Confident leadership style with the ability to delegate and develop others
• Commercial awareness and experience working to budgets
• Strong communication skills across all dealership departments
• ADP / Kerridge experience (essential)

Sounds like you?

If you’re an experienced Parts Manager ready for your next challenge within a prestige dealership near Guildford, APPLY today — we’d love to speak with you.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of your application date, please assume we will not be progressing your application.