How to hire an assistant parts manager

How to hire an assistant parts manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant parts manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant parts manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant parts manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your assistant parts manager job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an assistant parts manager for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an assistant parts manager to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an assistant parts manager that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of assistant parts managers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Assistant Parts Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Parts Manager		$20-37
   Co-Manager	A co-manager's role is to supervise business operations and perform administrative tasks as support to a manager. One of the primary functions of a co-manager is to delegate tasks of team members and arrange schedules... Show more	$16-57
   Dept Manager	A department manager is responsible for monitoring the operations of the assigned department, ensuring the maximum productivity and optimal performance of the staff. Department managers also coordinate with business partners, clients, and customers, as well as identifying business opportunities to drive more revenues and increase profitability... Show more	$13-41

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Inventory Control
   • Parts Inventory
   • Warranty Claims
   • Purchase Orders
   • Stock Orders
   • Body Shop
   • Parts Counter
   • Inventory Management
   • Timely Turnaround
   • Repair Orders
   • Cycle Counts
   • Customer Loyalty
   • Customer Complaints

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   Responsibilities:

   • Key initiative to achieve and maintain a high CSI index.
   • Lead relationships with wholesale and OEM vendors, regarding delivery cost and inventory levels to meet designate budget levels.
   • Supervise Honda and Toyota parts departments concurrently.
   • Pass, several require Chrysler parts tests each year.
   • Work with Chrysler's new automatic replenishment order system.
   • Order and return Honda and Kia parts as needed.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant parts manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An assistant parts manager salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, assistant parts managers' average salary in ohio is 46% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level assistant parts managers earn 46% less than senior-level assistant parts managers.
   • Certifications. An assistant parts manager with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an assistant parts manager's salary.

   Average assistant parts manager salary

   $58,924yearly

   $28.33 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant parts manager salary

   $43,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

4. Writing an assistant parts manager job description

   A good assistant parts manager job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an assistant parts manager job description:

   Assistant parts manager job description example

   Morrison Industrial Equipment is a family-oriented company that takes pride in the communication, attitude, and training opportunities provided to our employees. We are a well-established Material Handling Equipment company with our main office in Grand Rapids and 12 other locations throughout Michigan and Northern Indiana. This position would be in the Grand Rapids, MI location. We offer great flexibility, quality of life, competitive benefits, career progression, and so much more.

   Morrison is currently accepting applications for a Manager Trainee to work within our parts and service teams

   Characteristics & Tasks Include:

   • Organized
   • Self-motivated
   • A problem solver
   • Mechanically inclined
   • Keep in touch with customers, technicians, and team members
   • Understand workflow and processes of the daily tasks, for example reviewing and approving work orders
   • Making calls
   • Looking up and ordering parts
   • Helping customers with quotes
   • Computer skills; intermediate level, including but not limited to Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

   The right candidate will be exposed to multiple positions of the company, develop their career, and work alongside different departments to get a general feel for the culture. The position would be first-shift, primarily Monday-Friday.

   Training is PAID.

   Compensation negotiated based on experience, entry level persons with higher level education or equal experience are encouraged to apply including 1-2 years in a retail sales setting with management duties

   Enjoy a competitive benefit package as all our employees do: Full Medical Coverage including free access, (NO CO-PAY) to MD live! Flex Spending Plan Delta Dental and Vision Coverage Paid Holidays and additional paid time off 401K, with Company sponsored deposit regardless of employee contribution Company-paid Life Insurance with low cost guaranteed additional coverage.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right assistant parts manager for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your assistant parts manager job on Zippia to find and recruit assistant parts manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit assistant parts managers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant parts manager

   Once you've found the assistant parts manager candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new assistant parts manager. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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