Automotive Store Manager / (Manager In Training)

Midas International, LLC; City of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider seeks a Store Manager responsible for all aspects of operations, customer satisfaction, and team leadership in their Newburgh location. The candidate will drive sales through exceptional service and maintain a collaborative work culture. Strong candidates will have managerial experience and a solid understanding of automotive repair processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in store or service manager role.
• Strong interpersonal skills for customer service.
• Valid driver’s license and NYS Inspector Certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct all automotive and general service technicians.
• Recruit, hire, train, motivate, and evaluate employees.
• Oversee inventory management and maintain facility compliance.

Skills

Customer Service

Leadership

Team Building

Communication

General Automotive Knowledge

Education

College Degree or Coursework

Tools

POS Computer Skills

Internet Skills

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
• 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
• 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
• NYS Inspector Certification (or ability to obtain)