Auto Service Manager: Lead Techs & Flexible Schedule

3M HEALTHCARE; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 26,959 - 40,446; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASECerts

Flexible work schedule

401(k) matching

On-demand daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone is seeking an experienced Auto Service Manager to lead and inspire a service team, schedule work, and ensure top-quality customer care. You will recruit, train and coach technicians, supervise parts and equipment purchases, and drive shop performance through effective communication and strong automotive expertise.

You will optimize store operations, manage paperwork and transactions, and work to retain customers through proactive issue resolution and exceptional service, while

Qualifications

• 4 years of auto service technical experience.
• 1 year of service manager or service writer experience.
• Problem-solving skills for customer complaints.
• Aptitude to manage inventory, scheduling, equipment maintenance, etc.
• Capacity to lead and coach others.

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 including proficient management of paperwork, customer interactions, 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

Customer communication

Scheduling

Inventory management

Problem-solving

Staff training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2-year college degree or equivalent

Job description

Bridgestone is seeking an experienced Auto Service Manager to lead and inspire a service team, schedule work, and ensure top-quality customer care. You will recruit, train and coach technicians, supervise parts and equipment purchases, and drive shop performance through effective communication and strong automotive expertise.

You will optimize store operations, manage paperwork and transactions, and work to retain customers through proactive issue resolution and exceptional service, while