District Parts & Service Sr. Specialist (102865)

<p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Legal Entity:</strong> American Honda Motor Co., Inc.<br><strong>Business Unit:</strong> BU Parts Service & Technical  <br><strong>Department: </strong>DEP National P&S Field</p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Division:</strong> DIV Service<br><strong>Work Location:</strong> Hoffman Estates, IL Zone Office<br><strong>Shift:</strong> 1st<br><strong>Workstyle: </strong>100% Virtual  <br><strong>Career Level: </strong>4  <br><strong>Job Grade:</strong> Exempt-3  </p><div><div style="padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;"><div style="font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;"><h2 style="font-size: 1em; margin: 0px"><u><b>Job Purpose</b></u></h2> </div><div><p>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, dealership advisor/consultant and technician training completion, as well as improvement of recall completion rates. 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 9-11 Honda/Acura Dealers.</p></div></div><div style="padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;"><div style="font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;"><h2 style="font-size: 1em; margin: 0px"><u><b>Key Accountabilities</b></u></h2> </div><div><ul><li>Achievement of assigned Parts sales objectives</li><li>Achievement of assigned Customer Satisfaction Respect For Time objectives</li><li>Achievement of oil change service time of <60 minutes Honda / <65 minutes Acura</li><li>Achievement of Overall Customer Satisfaction objectives</li><li>Achievement CPRO objective – 1.5% Increase</li><li>Achievement of Accessory sales objectives</li><li>Achievement Training Certification objectives</li><li>Achievement of assigned Recall Completion objectives</li></ul></div></div><div style="padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;"><div style="font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;"><h2 style="font-size: 1em; margin: 0px"><u><b>Qualifications, Experience, and Skills</b></u></h2> </div><div><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Automotive Technology, or equivalent work related<br>experience</li><li>Minimum 5 years of auto parts and service wholesale and/or retail experience</li><li>Automotive service wholesale and/or retail experience strongly preferred</li><li>Knowledge of OEM automotive warranty policies and procedures preferred</li><li>Understanding of financial statements and accounting concepts</li><li>Demonstrated sales ability</li><li>Strong communication, analytical, business planning and organizational skills</li><li>Highly developed customer relations skills</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)</li><li>Familiarity with using web-based software and smartphone applications</li><li>This position requires frequent travel and possibility of relocation</li></ul></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u>What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?</u></strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> Total Rewards:</strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Regional Bonus (when applicable)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">401K Plan with company match + additional contribution</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Representative Vehicle</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Relocation assistance (if eligible)</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Career Growth:</strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Advancement Opportunities</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Career Mobility </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Training and Development Programs</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Additional Offerings:</strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Lifestyle Account</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Childcare Reimbursement Account</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Elder Care Support</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Wellbeing Program</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Community Service and Engagement Programs</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Product Programs</span></span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></span></p>

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