Automotive Service Manager - Firestone Complete Auto Care
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
About the Job
Combining your in-depth automotive repair knowledge with your exceptional people skills, you'll manage customer relationships and frequently serve as a liaison between technicians and customers. You'll also select, coach, lead, train, and supervise vehicle technicians while assisting with the purchase of parts, materials, and equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Assign and schedule work duties to auto service staff according to individual skill level.
- Serve all automotive service needs of customers.
- Oversee the hiring and training of an effective auto service team.
- Ensure high teammate retention.
- Maintain compliance with quality standards.
- Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction and retention by effectively managing all aspects of customer interactions, including proactive communication, issue resolution, and follow-up.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries, feedback, and concerns, utilizing strong interpersonal skills and automotive expertise to foster long-term relationships and loyalty.
- Develop an understanding of business operations in the automotive service environment from proficient management of paperwork and customer interactions to financial transactions and adherence to company policies and standards. Use this expertise to enhance efficiency and ensure seamless store operations.
- Drive sales through proactive customer interactions, thorough vehicle inspections, and facilitation of communication between the back and front of the shop.
- Provide valuable insights to the front of the shop to facilitate product and service sales, optimizing revenue generation.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 4 years of auto service technical experience.
- 1 year of service manager or service writer experience.
- Problem-solving - customer complaints.
- Aptitude to manage inventory, scheduling, equipment maintenance, etc.
- Capacity to lead and coach others.
- Teammate and customer/communication skills.
- Ability to recruit and select technicians successfully according to store requirements.
- Willingness to continue education and remain current in automotive repair issues.
- Must have a valid automotive driver's license at all times in order to test drive customer's vehicles.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2 year degree or equivalent.
OUR CREW KNOWS BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision – Starting day 1 for all our teammates
- Paid vacation and holidays
- On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Flexible work schedule
- 401(k) match
- On-demand pay (daily pay) program available
OUR VALUES GIVE BACK TO YOU:
- Professional Development: No matter where you’re at in your career, we’ve got the resources to help you level up.
- Community Involvement: We pride ourselves on working with our local communities and giving back where we can.
- Integrity & Teamwork: Part of what makes our teams different is our drive to do things right, always, together.
Source : Firestone Complete Auto Care