Automotive Store Manager

Leggett Automotive; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Midas in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a seasoned Store Manager to lead automotive service operations, safety, and profitability. You will supervise technicians and service advisors, drive customer satisfaction, and ensure efficient shop performance in a busy retail setting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in automotive repair management, strong leadership, and experience with payroll, inventory, and cost control, plus a commitment to safety and compliance. Veterans welcomed.

Qualifications

• College degree or coursework preferred.
• Three years of store or automotive repair management experience.
• Supervisory/mentorship experience.
• P&L experience and continuous improvement background.
• ASE Certifications mentioned as expected background.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, motivate, evaluate, schedule and coach employees
• Deliver exceptional customer service while listening and consulting customers
• Communicate service status and estimates to customers
• Oversee vehicle inspections and prepare repair orders with parts sourcing
• Present pricing estimates and promote shop service specials
• Lead and train team aligned with company vision and values
• Oversee service advisors' sales, accounting and clerical tasks
• Supervise technicians' inspections, diagnostics, and repairs
• Maintain inventory and manage losses
• Ensure facility cleanliness and environmental compliance
• Manage payroll and scheduling records
• Submit daily sales reports to Corporate

Skills

Leadership ability

Team building

Customer service

Communication skills

POS systems

Flexibility in schedule

General automotive knowledge

Education

College degree or coursework preferred

Tools

POS software

Internet proficiency

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

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. Veterans and former military are encouraged to apply.

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