Assistant Service Manager - Metairie, LA

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Metairie, LA is seeking an Assistant Service Manager to gain hands-on experience in one of Goodyear's Auto Service centres by delivering outstanding service and managing the service workflow. You will schedule associates, manage service appointments, and ensure timely, quality work for guests.

Applicants should have automotive service experience, a valid driver's license, and be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of previous Automotive Service department experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• No relocation is being offered for this position.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Drive and reach sales goals through guest interactions including tire and service sales
• Build guest relationships and ensure guest satisfaction through being the liaison between technicians and guests
• Effectively manage the service department as needed
• Contribute to training and development of service department associates
• Articulate all warranties, promotions, and advertisements
• Utilize tools provided to make recommendations to guests based on manufacturing guidelines
• Maintain a clean and safe work and guest area
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time, which may include light and heavy lifting, including consumer tires and wheels, standing, bending, and squatting.

Skills

Automotive service experience

Driver's license

Job description

Goodyear owns and operates more than 580 tire and auto service centres nationwide. We offer a fun, fast paces work environment, with competitive base pay. Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical plans, 401(k), certification reimbursement and paid vacations. At Goodyear we invest in you and your future by providing excellent training for our technician, sales team and management positions. We offer fast track career advancement opportunities for hard working, team players who can deliver results. If you are looking for more than a job, apply today and begin your career with the tire and auto service innovation leader!

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical plans, 401(k), certification reimbursement and paid vacations.

General Description

As an Assistant Service Manager, you will gain hands-on experience in one of Goodyear's Auto Service centres by making meaningful connections with guests while delivering outstanding service. You will also become familiar with managing the service department effectively by scheduling associates, service appointments and organising work flow to deliver quality work on time to guest. We encourage you to allow us to invest in your success as you invest in ours; apply today!

Responsibilities Will Include, But Will Not Be Limited To

• Drive and reach sales goals through guest interactions including tire and service sales
• Build guest relationships and ensure guest satisfaction through being the liaison between technicians and guests
• Effectively manage the service department as needed
• Contribute to training and development of service department associates
• Articulate all warranties, promotions, and advertisements
• Utilize tools provided to make recommendations to guests based on manufacturing guidelines
• Maintain a clean and safe work and guest area
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time, which may include light and heavy lifting, including consumer tires and wheels, standing, bending, and squatting.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of previous Automotive Service department experience
• Valid driver's license
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• No relocation is being offered for this position
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous management experience
• Previous automotive service sales experience

Position Criteria

• Strong work ethic; independently motivated to produce results with limited influence from others
• Hard worker, someone who works diligently to get tasks done and demonstrates personal characteristics, such as responsibility, dependability, conscientiousness, communication, and teamwork
• Ability to review, analyze, and interpret information, identify problems, and make decisions
• Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures and guidelines
• Depending on location, our stores may be open 7 days a week, which may include weekends and some holidays
• Ability to follow established safety policies and procedures

Application Process

• Within 5 minutes of applying, you'll get an email and text with a link to complete the prescreen questionnaire on any device.
• If you pass, you'll receive an invitation to schedule a phone or in-person interview.
• Your Goodyear application dashboard shows status updates and your recruiter's contact detail for assistance.