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Tom Wood Auto Group | Future Parts Leadership Opportunities

Build Your Future with Tom Wood Auto Group

At Tom Wood Auto Group, we're always looking to connect with talented automotive leaders who are passionate about developing teams, optimizing inventory operations, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and driving departmental performance. While we may not have an immediate opening available, we are actively building a Parts Manager Talent Pool for future opportunities across our growing family of dealerships. This talent pool allows us to identify and engage with top parts leadership professionals when positions become available.

If you're an experienced Parts Manager, Assistant Parts Manager, Parts Director, or dealership parts leader ready for your next opportunity, we encourage you to submit your resume today.

Future Parts Manager opportunities with Tom Wood Auto Group are responsible for leading all aspects of dealership parts operations, including inventory management, customer satisfaction, employee development, vendor relationships, departmental profitability, and operational efficiency. Successful candidates demonstrate strong leadership skills, inventory management expertise, and a commitment to delivering outstanding results while living our core values of Humbly Confident, Passionately Driven, Sincere Desire to Help Others, and Uncompromising Integrity.

• Lead and develop Parts Counterpersons, inventory personnel, and support staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Drive customer satisfaction and retention through exceptional parts support and service.
• Monitor and improve key parts department performance metrics, including inventory turns and gross profit.
• Manage inventory levels, stocking strategies, obsolescence, and special-order processes.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer standards, inventory controls, and company policies.
• Partner with Service, Sales, and dealership leadership teams to achieve business objectives.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop high-performing parts department team members.
• Oversee departmental profitability, sales growth, and expense management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and manufacturer representatives.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct regular inventory audits.
• Ensure a safe, organized, and professional parts operation.

• Previous automotive parts management, fixed operations, or dealership leadership experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of dealership parts operations, inventory control, and performance metrics.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Experience managing departmental budgets, inventory investments, and profitability.
• Familiarity with dealership management systems, electronic parts catalogs, and inventory technology platforms.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

By joining our Parts Manager Talent Pool, you will:

• Be considered for future Parts Manager openings across the Tom Wood Auto Group family of dealerships.
• Gain visibility with our Talent Acquisition and Fixed Operations leadership teams.
• Receive consideration before opportunities are broadly advertised.
• Connect with a company committed to employee development, growth, and advancement.

Tom Wood Auto Group is a family-owned organization that has proudly served communities for more than 50 years. We believe our people are our greatest asset and invest heavily in training, career development, and advancement opportunities. Our culture is driven by our core values:

Humbly Confident | Passionately Driven | Sincere Desire to Help Others | Uncompromising Integrity

This is a talent pool requisition only. Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview or immediate employment. Qualified candidates will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team when Parts Manager opportunities become available that align with their background and experience.

We welcome proactive leaders who want to be considered for future opportunities with Tom Wood Auto Group. Apply today and let us keep your information on file for upcoming Parts Manager openings.