District Parts & Service Sr. Specialist

Legal Entity: American Honda Motor Co., Inc.Business Unit: BU Parts Service & TechnicalDepartment: DEP National P&S FieldDivision: DIV ServiceWork Location: Irving, TX Zone OfficeShift: 1stWorkstyle: 100% VirtualCareer Level: 4Job Grade: Exempt-2Job PurposeThis position will report to the Texas Zone office but will cover the territory of South Kansas & North Oklahoma. Therefore, we are seeking candidates who are will to relocate to that territory.The Parts & Service Field Operations group provides dealer consulting and support to the Honda/Acura dealer network. The District Parts & Service Manager (DPSM) is the liaison between American Honda Motor Company, Inc., (AHM) and Honda/Acura dealerships. The DPSM is the dealer’s point of contact for all parts and service-related activities. The DPSM works to identify specific gaps between AHM objectives and actual Dealer performance in the areas of: Overall Customer Satisfaction, Reduction of Oil Change Time through implementation of Express/Accelerated Service initiatives, Respect for the Customers Time, Honda/Acura Genuine Parts and Accessory sales, Customer Pay Repair Order growth, as well as dealership advisor and technician training completion. The DPSM supports development, implementation, and follow-up of action plans to address gap areas for the key objectives. This support includes but is not limited to: Participation in Honda/Acura programs, policies, and procedures, which develop and promote well-managed, profitable parts and service departments, and lifetime owner loyalty. The DPSM is expected to support DPSM mentoring, Pilot Program(s) as assigned and any other assigned areas of responsibility tasks or projects. This position is responsible for an average of 10-11 Honda/Acura Dealers.Key AccountabilitiesAchievement of Assigned Parts & Accessory ObjectivesAchievement of Overall Customer Satisfaction ObjectivesAchievement of Oil Change Service Time of <60 Minutes HondaIncrease % of Dealers Achieving Oil Change Service Time of <60 Minutes Honda / <65Qualifications, Experience, And SkillsBachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Automotive Technology, or equivalent work-related experience.Minimum 3-5 years of auto parts and service wholesale and/or retail experienceAutomotive service wholesale and/or retail experience strongly preferredKnowledge of OEM automotive warranty policies and procedures preferredUnderstanding of financial statements and accounting conceptsDemonstrated sales abilityStrong communication, analytical, business planning and organizational skillsHighly developed customer relations skillsProficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)Familiarity with using web-based software and smartphone applicationsThis position requires frequent travel and possibility of relocationWhat differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?Total RewardsCompetitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)Paid OvertimeRegional Bonus (when applicable)Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdownCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contributionRelocation assistance (if eligible)Career GrowthAdvancement OpportunitiesCareer Mobility Education Reimbursement for Continued LearningTraining and Development programs Additional OfferingsTuition Assistance & Student Loan RepaymentLifestyle AccountChildcare Reimbursement AccountElder Care SupportWellbeing ProgramCommunity Service and Engagement ProgramsProduct ProgramsHonda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.