Automotive Service Manager

Socket.dev; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Midas is seeking an automotive service manager to direct all shop activities, supervise technicians, and deliver exceptional customer service. The role requires leadership, strong communication, and flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in store or service management and a solid automotive background, with a valid driver's license. This is a development track for future growth within the Midas service network.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years store or service manager experience.
• General automotive knowledge.
• Excellent customer service disposition.
• Good communication skills.
• Leadership ability.
• Team-building skills.
• Able to work weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct all automotive and general service technicians in the shop.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and consult customers.
• Oversee complete vehicle inspections and generate repair orders.
• Discuss pricing estimates and shop service specials with customers.
• Lead, train, and align team with company vision and values.
• Supervise up to ten employees.
• Oversee inspections, diagnosing and repairing domestic/European/Asian cars and light trucks.
• Maintain inventory counts and keep the facility organized.

Skills

Store management

Automotive knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Team building

Flexible schedule

Driver's license

Job description

At Midas we are dedicated to providing quality services to customer vehicles in the areas of inspection, diagnosis and repair utilizing the expertise attained through ASE Certifications and/or years of automotive repair experience.We are looking for automotive service managers to manage and direct all service department activities of a retail store engaged in selling tires and related automotive parts and mechanical services. This position is a Store Manager developmental role. Midas is committed to training our associates and promoting from within the organization.

Responsibilities

As a Midas automotive service manager, you will manage and direct all automotive and general service technicians in the operation of the shop, including:

• Deliver exceptional customer service while listening and consulting customers
• Following up with customers, services requested, estimated completion times etc.
• Oversee complete vehicle inspections and then make comprehensive recommendations - building computerized repair orders and sourcing parts
• Deliver and discuss pricing estimates with customers as well as promoting shop service specials
• Lead, manage, and train team while keeping in tune with our companies' vision, purpose, core values, and employee creed
• Supervise up to ten employees
• Oversee technicians' inspections, diagnosing and repairing of domestic, European and Asian cars and light trucks
• Maintain inventory counts
• Overall cleanliness and organization of the facility
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of store or service manager experience
• General automotive knowledge
• Excellent customer service disposition
• Good communication skills
• Leadership ability
• Team building skills
• Ability to work a flexible retail schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays
• Valid driver's license