Auto Service Manager: Lead Tech Team & Customer Focus

Bridgestone Americas; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid vacation/holidays

ASE certifications

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Service Manager in Memphis, TN to lead auto service operations, coach technicians, and drive high-quality customer interactions. You will oversee hiring and training, schedule work, and ensure adherence to standards while supporting sales and service goals.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem-solving, and staff development, with benefits including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, ASE training, flexible schedule, a 401(k) match, and daily pay options.

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.
• 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

Auto service knowledge

Customer service

Leadership

Recruiting technicians

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 year degree preferred

Job description

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Service Manager in Memphis, TN to lead auto service operations, coach technicians, and drive high-quality customer interactions. You will oversee hiring and training, schedule work, and ensure adherence to standards while supporting sales and service goals.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem-solving, and staff development, with benefits including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, ASE training, flexible schedule, a 401(k) match, and daily pay options.