Parts Director (Toyota)

Norm Reeves Auto Group

$110K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience as a Parts Manager or Parts Director in an automotive dealership
  • Experience in a high-volume dealership is strongly preferred
  • Deep knowledge of dealership parts operations and inventory management
  • Proven leadership skills to motivate and develop team members
  • Strong grasp of Parts Department financial metrics and inventory control
  • Solid problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
  • Proficient with dealership parts management and DMS systems
  • Toyota experience is preferred, but extensive dealership leadership experience is accepted

Responsibilities

  • Lead all daily operations of the Parts Department in a busy dealership
  • Manage team hiring, training, coaching, and performance evaluations
  • Maintain inventory levels to minimize obsolescence and unnecessary costs
  • Oversee various parts operations including retail and wholesale
  • Monitor sales, gross profit, expenses, and inventory performance metrics
  • Collaborate with Service, Sales, and Accounting departments for operational efficiency
  • Enhance parts ordering, receiving, stocking, and return processes
  • Identify sales opportunities to boost department profitability
  • Enforce compliance with Toyota and dealership policies and safety standards
  • Cultivate a culture of accountability and teamwork within the department

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Complimentary Life Insurance
  • 401k Matching and Flexible Spending Account
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Accrued Paid Time Off
  • Supplemental Insurance options
  • Discounts on Vehicles, Services, and Parts
Full Job Description
Location: Dallas, TX (On Site) | Type: Full Time | Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000

We are looking for an experienced and driven Parts Director to lead the Parts Department at a high-volume Toyota dealership in the Dallas area. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands the pace of a busy dealership and knows how to build a strong, profitable, and well-organized Parts operation.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader who can manage a large inventory, support a high-volume Service Department, develop a team, and maximize parts sales while maintaining excellent customer and internal service.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead and oversee all daily operations of the Parts Department in a high-volume dealership environment.
  • Manage and develop Parts team members, including hiring, training, coaching, scheduling, and performance management.
  • Maintain proper inventory levels while minimizing obsolescence, shortages, and unnecessary expenses.
  • Oversee retail, wholesale, internal, and special-order parts operations.
  • Monitor department sales, gross profit, expenses, inventory turns, and other key performance metrics.
  • Work closely with the Service, Sales, and Accounting departments to ensure smooth dealership operations.
  • Monitor and improve parts ordering, receiving, stocking, returns, and special-order processes.
  • Identify opportunities to increase parts sales and improve department profitability.
  • Ensure the department follows Toyota and dealership policies, procedures, and safety standards.
  • Help create a team culture focused on accountability, teamwork, efficiency, and exceptional service.

What You'll Need:
  • Previous Parts Manager or Parts Director experience in an automotive dealership.
  • Experience working in a high-volume dealership is strongly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of dealership parts operations, inventory management, and wholesale/retail parts sales.
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
  • Strong understanding of Parts Department financials, gross profit, expenses, and inventory control.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with dealership parts management and DMS systems.
  • Toyota experience is highly preferred, but strong dealership Parts leadership experience will be considered.

Benefits & Employee Perks
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Complimentary Life Insurance
  • 401k Matching and FSA
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off (accrues)
  • Supplemental Insurance (Hospital, Accident, Critical Illness)
  • Discounts on Vehicles, Services, and Parts

The Right Fit:

We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running, lead from the front, and keep up with the demands of a high-volume dealership. If you are a Parts leader who knows how to manage people, control inventory, support a busy Service Department, and drive profitability, we'd love to hear from you. For immediate consideration please email your resume to [email protected]

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