Auto Service Manager — Lead Technicians & Customer Care

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision – Start day 1

Paid vacation & holidays

ASE certifications

401(k) match

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone America, Inc. is hiring for an Auto Service Manager to lead service technicians and coordinate customer interactions at a Bridgestone Retail Operations location in Denver.

You will hire, train, and coach staff while ensuring quality service and customer satisfaction across all automotive needs. You will drive front-and-back shop communication, oversee scheduling, and contribute to revenue growth through proactive service recommendations and strict adherence to standards.

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

High school diploma

Auto service experience

Service manager experience

Customer problem solving

Inventory management

Team leadership

Recruiting technicians

Continuing education

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 year degree or equivalent

Job description

Bridgestone America, Inc. is hiring for an Auto Service Manager to lead service technicians and coordinate customer interactions at a Bridgestone Retail Operations location in Denver.

You will hire, train, and coach staff while ensuring quality service and customer satisfaction across all automotive needs. You will drive front-and-back shop communication, oversee scheduling, and contribute to revenue growth through proactive service recommendations and strict adherence to standards.