Automotive Operations Specialist

MSX International; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MSX International is seeking an Operations Specialist to evaluate dealer fixed operations, identify gaps, and suggest performance improvements. You will coach dealer staff on sales techniques and customer service standards to help achieve OEM and Dealer Plans.

You will monitor progress, document actions, travel to dealer locations, and report KPIs while collaborating with dealership management to drive continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience coaching and mentoring dealer staff.
• Strong ability to analyze performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-team collaboration.
• Willingness to travel to dealer locations for on-site support and evaluations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor dealer staff on sales techniques and customer service standards.
• Document actions taken and provide recommendations from on-site visits.
• Implement best practices to enhance customer service and sales results.
• Track and report key performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with dealership management to develop and implement improvement plans.

Skills

Coaching

Analytical skills

Communication

Travel readiness

Independent work

Relationship building

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Our unwavering commitment is to help our clients transform their businesses and effectively manage operations in the areas of: Sales Performance; Repair Optimization and Compliance; Parts and Accessories Sales Performance; With our global teams, industry expertise, and the power of technology, we design and deliver tailored, sustainable, and innovative solutions and services that help our clients optimize their operations and captivate their customers.

MSX International is seeking an Operations Specialist who will evaluate current dealer fixed operations, identify inefficiencies, and recommend areas for performance improvement. You will work closely with dealer staff to coach and mentor them on sales techniques and customer service standards to ensure the delivery of Dealer and OEM Business Plan Objectives. You will monitor dealer progress, recap actions taken, and recommend best practices to enhance customer experience. Additionally, you track and report key performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and celebrating successes.

Evaluate current dealer operations to identify inefficiencies, gaps, and opportunities for performance improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor dealer staff on sales techniques and customer service standards to achieve Dealer Business Plans and Ford objectives.
• Accurately document actions taken and provide recommendations from on-site support visits.
• Implement best practices in customer service and sales techniques to enhance the overall customer experience.
• Track and report key performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and celebrating successes.
• Collaborate with dealership management to develop and implement action plans for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Proven experience in dealer or aftermarket automotive service operations.

• Strong coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to motivate and develop dealer staff.
• Excellent analytical skills to evaluate performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with dealer staff and management.
• Ability to travel to dealer locations for on-site support and evaluations.
• Knowledge of dealer fixed operations and business objectives.
• Experience implementing customer service best practices and sales techniques.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to leverage relationships to identify and sell the business case for change.
• Analyzing data from dealer financials and operational assessments to establish improvement action plans.
• Demonstrated proficiency with PC applications in a Windows environment.
• Ability to influence the sales personnel and technicians in the training processes and monitor the results.
• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• 80% Travel required
• Overnight travel required
• Have the ability to accommodate working from home office or remote location equally
• The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, and other business and organizational needs. MSX International is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to employing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Workplace Type: Field Based