Automotive Reconditioning Manager

Sonic Automotive; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Leadership and development programs

Casual dress code

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive in Birmingham, AL, is seeking an Automotive Reconditioning Manager to lead our reconditioning team and uphold quality and efficiency standards across the used-vehicle pipeline.

You will coach staff, coordinate with buyers and retail teams, manage sublet vendors, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive goals for volume, quality, and guest satisfaction while maintaining brand standards.

Qualifications

• Automotive reconditioning or service management experience required
• General knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations
• Proficient with spreadsheets, word processing, data entry and inventory systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and follow up consistently
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to own details – large and small
• Sound judgment in decision-making

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily productivity reports and payroll
• Maintain high-quality reconditioning standards with spot checks
• Coordinate reconditioning with buyer and retail teams
• Manage sublet vendors and on-time delivery at negotiated rates
• Ensure compliance with regulations (hazardous waste, OSHA)
• Forecast goals for department and individuals
• Ensure annual training and development goals for team
• Seek continuous process innovation
• Celebrate team achievements

Skills

Automotive reconditioning experience

Vehicle mechanical knowledge

Computer literacy

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Decision making

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Inventory systems

Data entry software

Job description

EchoPark Automotive is looking to hire an Automotive Reconditioning Manager for our dealership in Birmingham, AL.

The Recon Manager is responsible for delivering an outstanding employment experience, coaching, assisting, and supporting reconditioning teammatesto perform their tasks to the best of their abilities. OurRecon Coach'spriority is to help their teams deliver vehicles reconditioned within our quality and time standards. Our business model requires a complete accounting of the internal and sublet repairs performed on the vehicles, so proper RO management is a must. To build the brand, the Recon Coachchampions our business model and embodies the vision to be among the greatest retailers in the country. To manage the business, the Recon Coachis accountable for achieving the desired targets for volume, quality, and time standards, guest satisfaction, profitability, market share, and brand identity.

What You Will Do:

• Monitor daily productivity reports and corresponding payroll records
• Take ownership of high-quality reconditioning standards that minimize comebacks. Conduct periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality
• Coordinate the reconditioning phase of the overall used vehicle supply chain with the buyer team and retail team
• Manage sublet work relationships, holding vendors accountable for on-time delivery at negotiated rates
• Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations that affect service operations, such as hazardous waste disposal and OSHA's right-to-know
• Forecast goals and objectives for the department/individuals, and strive to meet them as a team leader
• Make sure each member of your team achieves their annual training and development goals
• Keep an open mind about how we can constantly innovate
• Have fun and celebrate with your team when they achieve their goals

What We’re Looking For:

• Automotive Reconditioning or Service Managementexperience required
• Have a general knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations
• Strong computer knowledge including spreadsheets, word processing, dataentry, inventory systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks and follow up consistently
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to take ownership of the details – large and small
• Decision-making that demonstrates good judgment

What We Offer:

• Salary of $95k - $110K per year plus bonus potential
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off
• Access to leadership and personal development programs
• Casual dress code

Additional Information

You can read more about our organization and our exciting growth at www.echopark.com.