Boat Service Manager

Bass Pro Shops; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops is seeking a Boat Services Manager to lead the Boat Service area, directing daily activities, ensuring quality service, and maintaining inventory and warranties. You will supervise associates, schedule work orders, and promote a safe, customer-focused environment.

In this role you will staff the service area, review performance, and work with the Boat Manager on events and promotions while delivering world-class service in a busy retail setting.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in Retail Boating or similar industry.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and analyze reports and present findings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct Boat Service associates and staff.
• Schedule and assign service, rigging and warranty work; ensure timely completion.
• Maintain inventory accuracy for units and parts.
• Coordinate detail work, deliveries and customer-facing service.

Skills

Retail boating

Supervisory experience

Reporting & analysis

Meetings & presentations

POS systems

Inventory management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

***POSITION SUMMARY:***The Boat Services Manager is under the supervision of the Boat Manager. This role will manage and provide daily direction to the associates in the Boat Service area within a Bass Pro Shops or Free-Standing Store to include inventory control, service, warranty, rigging, delivery, detail and parts activities.***ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**** Supports the Boat Manager in the achievement of the departments or dealership’s financial goals for the Service area to include Service and Parts Sales, Gross Margin, Inventory Shrinkage and Payroll Goals.* Provides daily supervision and direction to the associates in the Service Department.* Schedules and assigns all service, rigging and warranty work orders; ensure work orders are completed to the customer’s satisfaction on a timely basis.* Maintains and constantly strives to increase associate productivity.* Maintains a safe, clean and secure work environment.* Supports a strong commitment to world class customer service and ensure a pleasant and productive shopping experience for all customers.* Assists the Boat Manager to staff the Service area with customer-oriented associates; participate in interviewing and makes recommendations for selection; coordinate training; consults with Boat Manager and gives input on preparation of performance appraisals; prepares weekly work schedules; coaches and motivates associates to promote positive customer relations and a productive team-oriented work environment.* Resolves customer and associate opportunities with Boat Manager.* Assists the Boat Manager with coordination of all “Special Events” to include Boat Shows, Classic events and / or other on or off-site promotional activities.* Manages and ensures accuracy of unit and parts inventories.* Ensures warranty claims are created, submitted and warranty payments received on a timely basis.* Ensures products are properly detailed and unit deliveries are conducted in a friendly and professional manner as scheduled.* Assists the Boat Manager in executing other Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws, including interviewing; training; planning; assigning and directing work; measuring and evaluating performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems; maintaining a positive, harassment free working environment for all associates.* ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.***EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:**** Experience: 2-4 years in Retail Boating or similar industry; Supervisory experience is a plus***KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:**** Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, commissions, and percentages* Ability to read and analyze certain reports* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Managers, associates, customers, and the public* Ability to conduct meetings and presentations to groups* Proficiency with PC-based word processing, spreadsheets, data based management and electronic point of sale and inventory management systems* Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, associates, customers and with the Corporate Staff***TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:**** N/A***PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**** Regularly performs computer work, walks and stands* Occasionally sits and lifts up to 50lbs***INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT***:* Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.**Full Time Benefits Summary:** Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!* Medical* Dental* Vision* Health Savings Account* Flexible Spending Account* Voluntary benefits* 401k Retirement Savings* Paid holidays* Paid vacation* Paid sick time* Bass Pro Cares Fund* And more!