Automotive Parts Manager

Hansel Auto Group is seeking an experienced and motivated Parts Manager to lead one of its parts departments. This role is ideal for a candidate who is organized, customer-focused, and driven to maximize department performance while delivering exceptional service to both internal and external customers.

About the role

• Company: Hansel Auto Group
• Location: Petaluma, California
• Employment type: Full Time
• Compensation: With benchmark performance, the expected compensation range for the Parts Manager position is from $96,000 to $120,000.00.
• Pay scale: The Parts Manager position has a pay scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include a base monthly salary of $5859.00. The position may also pay a bonus based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if no sales are made) without any fixed upper limit.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the entire parts operation, including inventory, ordering, and daily workflow.
• Ensure technicians and customers have the right parts at the right time.
• Drive profitability through smart inventory management and sales strategy.
• Build strong relationships with vendors, service teams, and customers.
• Hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing parts team.
• Analyze data, identify opportunities, and continuously improve results.
• Deliver fast, accurate, and exceptional customer service every day.

Requirements

• Previous automotive parts management or supervisory experience required.
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts, systems, and inventory management processes.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and drive performance improvements.
• Proficiency with dealership management systems (DMS) preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Proven experience in automotive parts (management or strong supervisory background).
• A natural leader who motivates teams and holds high standards.
• Highly organized with a sharp eye for detail and efficiency.
• Business-minded—someone who understands profitability, inventory turns, and growth.
• Tech-savvy with dealership systems (CDK and Paycom experience is a plus).
• Positive attitude and a commitment to excellence.

Benefits

• 401-K Program
• 401-K Employer Contributions
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Employee Discounts on vehicles, parts, and service
• Exciting Employer paid activities and events for top producers

Our Company: We are part of a family owned and operated multiple-franchise auto dealer group in California's beautiful Wine Country. We operate nine dealerships representing eleven of the top new automotive brands in the world.

As a leader in the automotive industry for over 50 years in the North Bay, we've dedicated ourselves to providing an exceptional experience for our customers and our employees. Deeply rooted and involved in Sonoma County, we pride ourselves in maintaining a position of integrity, fairness and honest dealing.

Our Culture: Caring Drives Us!! We care about three things: making customers feel great, helping our employees succeed and improving our community! We are intensely competitive and provide an environment in which everyone can be their best. This ensures that our customers get the best experience in the business and our community is a better place.

See how Caring Drives Us at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O5JHo_fEHU