Assistant Service Manager

Auto Plus; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short Term Disability

401(k) with company match

PTO and holiday pay

On-demand pay (DailyPay)

Job summary

Auto Plus in Metairie, LA is hiring an Assistant Service Manager to support the service and tire team under the Store Service Manager. You will help drive sales across service labor, parts, tires, and fleet, and ensure shop productivity and store operations meet company standards.

You will train associates on the Pep Boys Customer Care Process, conduct CVIs, and coach advisors. The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year in automotive service, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of automotive service experience required; sales experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required; ability to handle cash and operate POS.

Responsibilities

• Assist in customer care, work orders, register assistance, and merchandising activities.
• Follow POS, inventory, and procurement policies for parts and OP.
• Support management with customer service issues and business opportunities.
• Drive service center sales through personal engagement and coaching advisors.
• Train and coach staff on the Customer Care Process and CVIs.
• Monitor shop productivity, workflow, and safety; support back shop operations.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment and open/close duties.
• Communicate effectively with staff and customers; act as supervisor when needed.
• Occasional lifting and physical tasks as part of daily duties.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Cash handling

POS systems

Team supervision

Math skills

Up-selling

Flexibility schedule

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Support the service and tire team under the direction of the Manager, Store Service. Assist in driving sales across service labor, parts, tires, and fleet business and you provide essential selling and task support by partnering with management to make certain that the service repair business is organized, store operations are running efficiently, and shop productivity is maintained to company standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Store Manager of Service, assists in various aspects of customer care, work order and register assistance, facility maintenance, and merchandising activities, including tire related stocking. Ensure that service equipment is in proper working order and housekeeping standards are followed according to SSC direction and instruction.
• Follow all policies and procedures related to all point of sale (POS) transactions, inventory integrity, reverse logistics, cash, credit, check, refund and return policies and purchase for re-sale parts (OP) procurement and vendor payment practices.
• Work with the management team to react to customer service issues, customer complaints, and/or business opportunities.
• Drives sales goals for the service center operation, both through personal engagement with customers and by observing and coaching the advisors on their customer interactions.
• Assist the Store Manager of Service in training and coaching service selling associates on "Pep Boys Customer Care Process," Courtesy Vehicle Inspections (CVIs), and general operation of store systems. Performs CVIs and other service-related tasks as qualified and directed.
• Assist in monitoring the shop productivity, workflow, and procedures with an emphasis on efficiency, thoroughness, and safety. Help with the day-to-day operations of the back shop, such as ensuring that the service staff complete CVIs through associate observations.
• Partner with Management to produce a safe and health work environment that complies with all local, state, and federal laws, as well as with company policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicates with all store associates, management, and customers.
• In the absence of any management, the Assistant Service Manager will act as the primary supervisor for the store staff, observing and coordinating operational activities.
• Key holder and responsible for basic and detailed opening and closing responsibilities.
• Maintain an organized and neat shop.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety and environmental rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in automotive service environment.
• One year of automotive service sales experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License .
• Must have basic knowledge and understanding of mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and fractions. Ability to apply mathematical formulas to calculate commissions and discounts.
• Acted as a work lead or supervisor previously.
• Ability to exercise judgement and to work independently.
• Ability to handle difficult customer situations.
• Comfortable utilizing up-sell techniques.
• Strong cash handling skills, including the use of POS systems.
• Demonstrated consistency, accuracy and follow-through.
• Ability to work Days, Nights, Holidays and Weekends.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to frequently lift, carry, and place merchandise and supplies up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Frequent standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Frequent reaching overhead and below the knees, including squatting, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting.
• Climb up and down ladders to retrieve and stock merchandise.
• Communicate effectively in person, by telephone, or by using telecommunications equipment.
• Enters and locates information on computer.
• Presents information to small and large groups.
• Visually verifies information, often in small print.
• Safely operates a motor vehicle.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and holiday pay
• On-demand pay partner (DailyPay)
• Reduced benefits available for part-time team members

Pay Range

• $18.90 to $24.00 per hour based on experience
• Commission and Bonus potential

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