Assistant Manager

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in South Carolina is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee vehicle inspections and customer service operations. The role requires strong hands-on management skills and effective communication to build trust with customers. Responsibilities include managing store operations in the absence of the Store Manager and performing multi-point inspections. Ideal candidates will have a high level of motivation and a customer-oriented approach. The position emphasizes creating a positive environment for both customers and teammates.

Qualifications

• High level of motivation with hands-on management skills.
• Top-notch customer service skills focused on building trust.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to motivate and guide staff.
• Automotive knowledge is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create results for customers and the company.
• Ensure customers receive high level of service.
• Perform vehicle inspections and additional repairs.
• Manage store operations in the absence of Store Manager.
• Manage inventory and stock orders; open/close the store.

Skills

Hands-on management skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Automotive experience (helpful)

Job description

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is one of the leading automotive service providers in the nation with over300 locations across 19states. We employ experienced, certified technicians trained to provide premium total-car care, and we use state-of-the-art equipment and premium parts to ensure the quality of our work. In addition to the oil change, our teams are capable of providing specialty services, tire services, as well as a variety of mechanical services, while continuing to place an emphasis on customer experience and being your one-stop automotive service provider. Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers continues to grow while maintaining our vision to continuously be the pre-eminent automotive maintenance provider, leading our industry through excellence, innovation, and growth.

Job Description

At Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, we are actively seeking top level, hands-on management candidates with a desire to grow intokey leadership roles.The Assistant Manager is responsible for inspecting and servicing vehicles in a quick and thorough manner for our customers, creating a superior environment through friendliness and professionalism. This position will adhere to and promote the Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers mission while operating within the confines of our company’s core values. All Assistant Managers will contribute to team success under the guidance and direction of the Store Manager.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Consistently creating results for customers, teammates and the company
• Responsible for ensuring the customers are greeted courteously and receive a high level of customer service
• Complete work accurately and quickly allowing customers to remain in their vehicles
• Perform courtesies for every customer (cleaning the windshield, lubricating door hinges)
• Perform multi-point inspection
• Inspect vehicles for additional repairs needed
• Advise Service Consultant and/or VSI for additional mechanical service work
• Inspect fluid levels of power steering reservoir and transmission
• Inspect belts, hoses, and wiper blades
• Check air pressure of tires
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area
• Must be able to perform all duties described in the SOS book
• Oversees and manages all store operations when the Store Manager is absent
• Must be able to do inventory and complete stock orders
• Must be able to open and close the store

Qualifications

We are looking for:

• High level of motivation with hands-on management skills
• Top-notch customer service skills with a desire to build long term trust and relationships with our customers
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Automotive experience helpful but not required

Additional Information

Allinformation will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, stooping, and bending
• At time, exerting 50 - 100 lbs of force occasionally and/or 10 - 25 lbs of force frequently and/or greater than 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects
• Requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials

By completing this application, you are agreeing that you are able to meet the physical requirements listed for this role.