Assistant Manager - FT - 8153

Grease Monkey International

Kankakee (IL)

On-site

USD 26,518 - 30,927

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Bonus Plan

Employee Discount Program

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Grease Monkey International is seeking an Assistant Manager in Kankakee, IL, responsible for operational excellence and exceptional customer service. The role involves supporting senior leadership, engaging with customers, meeting sales goals, and ensuring team training and workplace safety.

The ideal candidate has automotive retail leadership experience and strong communication skills. Benefits include health insurance, a retirement plan, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of experience in Automotive Retail Leadership.
Must be able to lift over 40 pounds regularly.
Ability to bend, reach, and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Assist senior leadership in achieving operational standards.
Engage customers and build relationships.
Oversee daily operations and service bay organization.

Skills

Automotive Retail Leadership

Customer Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Technology Proficiency

Communication Skills

Logical Thinking

Safety Protocol Implementation

Education

Driver’s License

State inspector or emissions certifications

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Grease Monkey 8153 - Kankakee, IL 60901

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $19.25 - $22.45 Hourly

Job Category: Automotive

Summary / Objective

The Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting senior leadership in a FullSpeed Automotive facility to ensure it delivers the highest operational standards and offers excellent customer experience. The Assistant Manager aids in ensuring customer service expectations are met, meeting sales goals, controlling costs, and managing profitability. They also ensure that the Center team members are trained and technically proficient, while maintaining workplace safety, maintenance standards and assistance in building a culture of teamwork and customer service.

Duties and Responsibilities

Preferably at least 1 full year in Automotive Retail Leadership and in leading and training people.
Engage customers by building relationships that make them feel like guests in our location.
Attract and manage local fleet businesses, while taking care of our local customers.
Meet or exceed sales goals daily by completing accurate vehicle health checks and using FSA tool systems provided for every customer.
Ability to complete computerized work schedules, performance plans, opening and closing procedures with ease.
Assist in overseeing daily operations, service bay organization, store readiness and inventory management.
Acts a go-getter by delivering results but always wanting to do more for the customer and your team.
Proficient in technology and capable of using our computer systems.
Pit Crew Certified (internal candidates).
Excellent communication skills that are professional and respectful to meet the needs of customer and team members interactions.
Strong logical thinking, business acumen skill set and mathematical common sense.
Ability to deliver exceptional customer experience with honesty, humility and integrity.
Ability to adapt to constantly changing demands of the automotive service industry, flexibility to meet customers’ needs.
Implement and maintain safety protocols to ensure a secure and hazard-free workplace, including compliance with OSHA standards and conducting regular safety inspections. Safety is not just a priority; it is a part of our foundational success.
Assists in monitoring and enforcement of all security measures to protect company assets, customer vehicles, and the overall facility.
Ensure company safety, environmental, and employment standards in accordance with local and national governance.

Why Join Us?

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with employer match
Bonus Plan
Employee Discount Program
Growth Opportunities

Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at‑will” basis.

FullSpeed Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, protected veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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