Collision Center Manager - Lead a Dynamic Body Shop

Five Star Hyundai of Albany; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K Plan + Match

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Paid time off and vacation

Employee vehicle purchase plans

Long term job security

Discounts on products and services

Job summary

Five Star Nissan Florence is seeking an Experienced Collision / Body Shop Manager to lead daily Body Shop operations and ensure efficient repair processes. The role requires coordinating with guests and their insurers to develop accurate estimates while managing budgets and schedules.

You will recruit and train technicians, monitor productivity, and maintain a safe, compliant work environment. Strong customer service, negotiation, and communication skills are essential, with experience in vendor

Qualifications

• Experience in collision center management or body shop supervision.
• Strong customer service and negotiation skills.
• Solid understanding of insurance estimates and budget handling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience developing and managing third‑party vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Body Shop activities
• Manage shop production schedule to meet pace and budget
• Consult with guests regarding body repair needs
• Work with guests’ insurance agencies to produce accurate estimates
• Order parts needed for repair per estimate sheets
• Recruit and train body shop technicians
• Create work schedule and track technician productivity
• Ensure a safe working environment

Skills

Customer service

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Insurance estimates

Vendor relationships

Job description

Five Star Nissan Florence is seeking an Experienced Collision / Body Shop Manager to lead daily Body Shop operations and ensure efficient repair processes. The role requires coordinating with guests and their insurers to develop accurate estimates while managing budgets and schedules.

You will recruit and train technicians, monitor productivity, and maintain a safe, compliant work environment. Strong customer service, negotiation, and communication skills are essential, with experience in vendor