Collision General Manager

Jobtailor; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Bellevue, WA seeks a proven leader to oversee a collision center operations team. The role drives customer experience, daily operations, and KPI achievement while managing budgets and safety standards.

The position emphasizes staff development, process discipline, and consistent delivery of WOW Operating Way standards across all shifts. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Education or equivalent is required.
• Proven leadership experience in a collision repair environment or similar role.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to consistently deliver a great client experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate others using effective coaching techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional and successful customer experience while leading and maintaining day-to-day store operations.
• Plan and implement daily Collision Center operations to meet KPI and insurance metrics.
• Coach and empower team members’ performance and success.
• Promote and maintain high professional quality standards in serving customers.
• Ensure consistent execution of the WOW Operating Way plan.
• Prepare and manage annual and monthly operating budgets.
• Forecast, target, and track monthly sales, profit, and expense objectives.
• Deliver annual and monthly performance reviews.
• Monitor and maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Maintain a clean and organized repair facility.
• Monitor maintenance for shop equipment, including the paint booth.
• Provide staff training and ensure safety gear compliance.
• Open and close the facility according to procedures and schedules.
• Conduct daily production meetings to confirm throughput and delivery dates.
• Manage estimates, labor mix, and store capacity.
• Lead and manage repair facility personnel and safety programs.
• Attend monthly health & safety and managers meetings; participate in trainings.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Collision Repair Management

KPI Tracking

Budget Management

Customer Experience

Coaching Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Post-Secondary Education

Tools

Budgeting software

ERP/CRM systems

Job description

• Provide an exceptional and successful customer experience while leading and maintaining day-to-day store operations


• Plan and implement daily Collision Center operations to meet KPI and insurance metrics


• Coach and empower team members’ performance and success


• Promote and maintain high professional quality standards in serving customers


• Ensure consistent execution of the WOW Operating Way plan


• Prepare and manage annual and monthly operating budgets


• Forecast, target, and track monthly sales, profit, and expense objectives


• Deliver annual and monthly performance reviews


• Monitor and maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable


• Maintain a clean and organized repair facility


• Monitor maintenance for shop equipment, including the paint booth


• Provide staff training


• Ensure safety gear and dress-code compliance


• Open and close the facility according to established procedures


• Conduct or coordinate daily production meetings and walks to confirm throughput and delivery dates


• Manage estimates, labor mix, and store capacity


• Lead and manage repair facility personnel


• Facilitate monthly Health & Safety and staff meetings and attend monthly managers meetings


• Attend recommended training, information sessions, and workshops


• Review Store CSI performance and follow up within 24 hours

Requirements

• Post-Secondary Education or equivalent


• Proven leadership experience in a collision repair environment or similar role


• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy


• Ability to consistently demonstrate a successful client experience


• Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing


• Ability to motivate others utilizing effective coaching tools and management skills


• Physical demands of the job must be met to successfully perform the essential functions

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership and management skills in a collision repair environment, focusing on customer experience, operational efficiency, and team performance. Proficient in budget management, KPI tracking, and maintaining high professional standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Leadership Experience


• Collision Repair Management


• KPI Tracking


• Budget Management


• Customer Experience

Hard Skills

• Budget Management


• KPI Tracking


• Collision Center Operations


• Accounts Payable


• Accounts Receivable


• Staff Training


• Safety Compliance


• Performance Reviews


• Production Management


• Repair Facility Management

Soft Skills

• Coaching Skills


• Communication Skills


• Attention to Detail


• Motivational Skills


• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Education

Industry Keywords

• Collision Repair


• Customer Service


• Health & Safety


• WOW Operating Way
  
• Repair Facility