Automotive Store Manager

Ezell's Famous Chicken; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Midas in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a seasoned Store Manager to lead automotive service operations, ensure safety and profitability, and drive customer satisfaction.

You will supervise technicians and service advisors, control costs, manage inventory, and foster a collaborative work culture aligned with company standards.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of store or service manager experience.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Flexible retail schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, motivate, evaluate, schedule and coach employees.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and consult customers.
• Oversee vehicle inspections and repair order recommendations.
• Manage pricing estimates and shop service specials.
• Update daily sales reports to Corporate.

Skills

Store management

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

POS/computer skills

Education

College degree or coursework (preferred)

Tools

POS system

MS Office/Internet

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.

The Midas Store Manager is responsible for business operations and store performance (safety, efficiencies, and profit/loss accountability). He or she promotes customer satisfaction and retention and growth of existing and new business. In addition, the Store Manager owns overall operations in terms of cost control, inventory management, environmental compliance, and most importantly, safety. He or she provides strong and consistent leadership to cultivate and maintain a harmonious, collaborative, and highly productive work culture.

We are looking for a seasoned manager with an entrepreneurial spirit who will assume responsibility for operations, financial performance, morale, and growth initiatives. The ideal candidate for this position has a college degree or some coursework (preferred), three years of experience in the automotive repair business, some supervisory/management/mentor experience, a continuous improvement background, P&L experience, and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

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

• Recruit, hire, train, motivate, evaluate, schedule and coach employees
• 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.
• Oversee all sales, accounting and clerical functions from Service Advisors
• Oversee technicians’ inspections, diagnosing and repairing of domestic, European and Asian cars and light trucks
• Maintain inventory counts
• Responsible for any inventory losses
• Overall cleanliness and organization of the facility, including environmental compliance
• Employee’s payroll; record keeping of hours and scheduling
• Updating and submitting daily sales reports to Corporate

Qualifications

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