Parts Manager

Parts Manager – Chippenham

Salary: £40,000 Basic | OTE: £50,000
Location: Chippenham
Hours: Full Time

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and driven Parts Manager to lead a successful automotive parts department in Chippenham. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated parts professional to take ownership of departmental performance, profitability and customer satisfaction within a busy dealership environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing stock, developing the parts team and driving sales growth while ensuring exceptional service is delivered to both retail and trade customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day operation of the Parts Department
• Leading, motivating and developing the parts team
• Driving parts sales and departmental profitability
• Maintaining effective stock control and inventory management
• Developing and growing trade parts business opportunities
• Monitoring departmental KPIs and performance targets
• Building strong relationships with internal departments and external customers
• Ensuring manufacturer and company standards are met
• Managing purchasing, stock returns and obsolescence
• Producing departmental reports and forecasts

About You

• Previous experience as a Parts Manager within the automotive industry
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Proven ability to drive sales and profitability
• Excellent stock management and commercial awareness
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Experience using dealer management systems
• Full UK driving licence

Package

• £40,000 Basic Salary
• £50,000 OTE
• Company benefits package
• Manufacturer and ongoing professional training
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive and professional working environment