Automotive Service Manager

Midas KENTCO; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Midas KENTCO is looking for an automotive service manager to lead the service department, ensuring exceptional customer service and operational efficiency. The role involves managing a team, overseeing vehicle inspections, and maintaining high service standards in a retail setting. Candidates should possess automotive knowledge and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of store or service manager experience.
• General automotive knowledge.
• Leadership ability and team building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct automotive and general service technicians.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and manage customer communications.
• Oversee complete vehicle inspections, build repair orders, and supervise technicians.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Leadership

Team Building

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