Parts Manager
Job Title: Parts Manager – Heritage Ford of Vernal
Location: Vernal, UT
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us
Heritage Ford of Vernal is part of Heritage Automotive, a family of dealerships built on serving our communities with integrity and taking care of our people. We’re the go-to Ford store for the Uintah Basin, supporting retail customers, fleet accounts, and the energy and agriculture businesses that keep this area running. We’re looking for a Parts Manager who wants to lead a team, grow a department, and be part of a group that invests in its leaders.
Life in Vernal & the Uintah Basin
Vernal offers the best of small-town living with world-class outdoors right outside your door. Dinosaur National Monument, Flaming Gorge, the Uinta Mountains, the Green River, and Steinaker and Red Fleet State Parks are all close by, so hunting, fishing, boating, camping, ATV riding, and hiking are part of everyday life here. It’s a friendly, close-knit community with a strong work ethic, great schools, and the kind of place where people know their neighbors and support local businesses.
Our Working Environment
At Heritage Ford of Vernal, you’re not just a number. We’re a team that works hard, has each other’s backs, and celebrates wins together. Our leadership is accessible, decisions get made quickly, and good ideas are heard no matter where they come from. We believe in treating people right, both customers and employees, and in giving our team the tools, training, and support they need to succeed. Being part of the Heritage Automotive group means you get the culture of a hometown store with the resources and growth opportunities of a larger dealership family.
What You’ll Do
- Lead, hire, train, and develop the parts team, including counter, wholesale, and shipping/receiving staff
- Own the department’s gross profit, expense control, and monthly financial performance
- Manage inventory to Ford standards: stocking levels, obsolescence, aging, returns, and accurate cycle counts
- Build and grow wholesale and fleet business with local shops, commercial accounts, and the oilfield and ag community
- Partner closely with the Service Manager to keep technicians productive and repair orders moving
- Oversee special orders, back orders, and customer follow-up so nothing falls through the cracks
- Maintain pricing strategies, vendor relationships, and Ford parts program compliance
- Keep the department organized, clean, safe, and audit-ready
- Deliver a customer experience that earns repeat business and strong CSI
What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years of automotive parts experience; previous parts management or assistant management strongly preferred
- Ford/Motorcraft experience is a plus
- Working knowledge of a dealership DMS (CDK, Reynolds, Dealertrack, or similar)
- Solid understanding of inventory management, parts P&L, and key department metrics
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable with accountability for results
- Valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen
What We Offer
- Competitive pay plan with performance-based bonus — [insert range/structure]
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) [with match, if applicable]
- Paid time off
- Employee discounts on parts, service, and vehicles
- Ongoing training and leadership development
- Real opportunity to grow within the Heritage Automotive group
- A supportive, team-first culture in a community you’ll love calling home
Ready to lead? Apply today and join the Heritage Ford of Vernal team.
Heritage Automotive is an Equal Opportunity Employer.