District Parts & Service Sr. Specialist II

Honda North America
$69,300.00 - $104,000.00
paid time off, tuition assistance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), relocation assistance
United States, Illinois, Hoffman Estates
Dec 12, 2024
What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of "power" that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize "the joy and freedom of mobility" by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a "zero environmental footprint." We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future! The reporting facility for this position is in Irving Texas, however this position covers the St. Louis Missouri Market, so we are looking for candidates who are willing to relocate to this area Job Purpose Parts & Service Field Operations group provides dealer consulting and support to improve the Service customer experience and maintain dealer profitability. The Sr. District Parts & Service Manager (DPSM) is the liaison between American Honda Motor Company, Inc., (AHM) and Honda/Acura dealerships. The DPSM is the dealers' point of contact for all parts and service-related activities. The Sr. DPSM works to identify specific gaps between AHM Objectives and actual Dealer performance in the areas of: Customer Satisfaction with focus on Convenience and Treatment, Customer Pay repair order growth, Honda/Acura Genuine Parts and Accessory sales, Reduction of oil change service time, and dealership profitability. The Sr. DPSM supports development, implementation, and follow-up of action plans to address gap areas for the key MAR's. 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 Sr. 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 9-11 Honda/Acura Dealers. Key Accountabilities Achievement of assigned CS Convenience objectives Achievement of assigned CS Treatment objectives Achievement of oil change service time of <60 minutes Honda / <65 minutes Acura Achievement of assigned Fixed Right First Time objectives Achievement CPRO objective - 2.5% Increase Achievement of assigned Parts sales objectives Achievement of Accessory sales objectives Achievement Training Certification objectives Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Automotive Technology, or equivalent work-related experience Minimum 5 years of auto parts and service wholesale and/or retail experience Automotive service wholesale and/or retail experience strongly preferred Knowledge of OEM automotive warranty policies and procedures preferred Understanding of financial statements and accounting concepts Demonstrated sales ability Strong communication, analytical, business planning and organizational skills Highly developed customer relations skills Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Familiarity with using web-based software and smartphone applications This position requires frequent travel and possibility of relocation What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice? Total Rewards: * Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.) * Paid Overtime * Regional Bonus (when applicable) * Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) * Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown * Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability * 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution * Relocation assistance (if eligible) Career Growth: * Advancement Opportunities * Career Mobility * Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning * Training and Development programs Additional Offerings: * Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment * Lifestyle Account * Childcare Reimbursement Account * Elder Care Support * Wellbeing Program * Community Service and Engagement Programs * Product Programs * Free Drinks Onsite Honda 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.