Full Job Description
Otto’s Ottawa is the National Capital Region’s premier automotive group, comprised of Otto's BMW, Canada's original BMW dealer; Otto’s Subaru, Canada’s #1 leader in Subaru sales, service and parts; and Otto’s Collision Centre, the BMW flagship center for Eastern Canada. We offer an industry-leading salary, premium health benefit package and pension.
We are looking to add a qualified Parts Manager with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the Parts department of a BMW or other German manufacturer dealership setting and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a management position. The candidate will be responsible for managing the Parts department and the candidate shall have automotive parts experience, vendor experience, and the ability to excel in a high-volume, luxury brand dealership.
General responsibilities
• Responsible for parts service in terms of parts inventory turnover, operating results, availability, and parts department profitability, through attainment of sales objectives in individual parts areas such as Genuine Parts, Accessories, Lifestyle/Boutique, etc. as well as monitoring sales to the workshop, retail customers, new car department, pre-owned car department, and wholesale;
• Responsible for employment, motivation and training of Parts Department personnel; determines the training required by personnel in the department; proposes personnel for training courses held by Manufacturer;
• Responsible for compiling up-to-date plans and reporting regularly to business management and Manufacturer;
• Responsible for adequate parts, accessories and lifestyle advertising and promotion;
• Compiles the annual parts plan (sales and purchasing plan), and following approval of the plan by management, assumes responsibility for implementing the plan in the respective year of business;
• Supervises the development of turnover on the basis of a monthly objective/actual comparison; conducts analyses to determine the reasons for deviations and takes measures to adjust targets; resolves increase of targets, corrections, and re-allocation of duties should this be required to secure own sales and purchases from the manufacturer;
• Ensures Inventory Management system is maintaining correct stock levels to ensure highest possible level of customer satisfaction;
Requirements
• Strong people management and leadership skills, be motivational, supportive, assertive and decisive
• Ability to supervise department staff
• Reynolds and Reynolds knowledge is a plus
• BMW ETK Software (ETK/EPC, SGATE) knowledge is a plus
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High level of understanding of the inventory levels, parts turnover, and budget benchmarks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge and understanding of the overall functioning of the Parts department and the day-to-day operations of the parts department
• Effective communication skills in both verbal and written
• Great attitude with a high-energy personality
• Mechanical knowledge/aptitude and the ability to convey technical information to customers when providing service
• Self-starter and self-motivated
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to prepare statistical data and reports
• Ability to set clear goals and targets for teams and individuals, train, coach and develop staff
• Business planning and forecasting department’s performance
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. If you are in alignment with our values of integrity, transparency, professionalism and teamwork- now might be the time for you to accelerate your career as part of the best company in automotive retail. Apply today.
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation College or university certificate/diploma/degree or equivalent experience in a technical, automotive or business filed
Experience
• Parts experience in automotive dealership (BMW or another German manufacturer): 5 years (required)
• Parts management: 3 years (required)
Job Type
Full-time, Permanent
Salary
$85,000 - $115,000
Benefits
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care
Hiring Insights
Hiring 1 candidate for this role
How to Apply
Should the above interest you, please send us your resume today.
Fax: (613) 725 1388
Email: p.salehi@bmwottos.ca
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