Auto Service Manager: Lead Team, Delight Customers

Bridgestone Americas; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 59,237,000 - 88,541,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Florence, KY is seeking a Service Manager/Writer with strong automotive knowledge and people skills to lead technicians and guide customers through service decisions.

You will hire, train, schedule, and coach staff; maintain quality and safety standards; drive sales through proactive customer engagement and efficient shop workflow. This is a full-time role with competitive pay, benefits and growth opportunities within a global company.

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 valid automotive driver's license at all times in order to test drive customer's vehicles.

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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Inventory management

Scheduling

Customer service

Recruiting

Teamwork

Problem solving

Coaching

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 year degree or equivalent

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Florence, KY is seeking a Service Manager/Writer with strong automotive knowledge and people skills to lead technicians and guide customers through service decisions.

You will hire, train, schedule, and coach staff; maintain quality and safety standards; drive sales through proactive customer engagement and efficient shop workflow. This is a full-time role with competitive pay, benefits and growth opportunities within a global company.