Detail Manager

Xcite Automotive; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Career growth

Job summary

Xcite Automotive is seeking an Automotive Detail Shop Manager in Chantilly, VA to lead daily operations of a detail shop serving partner dealers. You will supervise detailers and washers, manage scheduling, and ensure dealership-ready quality and safety standards while supporting workflow in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of detailing and supervisory experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional automotive detailing experience (interior and exterior).
• Prior supervisory, lead, or assistant manager experience in a shop or dealership setting.
• Strong knowledge of detailing products, tools, and safety practices.
• Weekend work is required ( Saturdays and/or Sundays).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dealership workflow.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervising and coaching detail shop employees.
• Oversee daily operations, scheduling, and shift coverage.
• Perform hands-on automotive detailing as needed to support workflow.
• Ensure all vehicles meet dealership-ready quality standards before delivery.
• Maintain inventory of detailing products, chemicals, and equipment.
• Monitor and enforce safety procedures and quality control.
• Collaborate with dealership managers and internal teams to meet production goals.
• Identify process improvements to increase shop efficiency and turnaround time

Skills

Automotive detailing

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Safety practices

Team coordination

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Detailing products

Job description

Xcite Automotive is now seeking an Automotive Detail Shop Manager for our partner dealers in Chantilly, Virginia

As a Shop Manager, you are responsible for leadership of all daily functions of a detail shop location and ensuring outstanding customer service, labor and quality. You will oversee all employees at the location on behalf of the company and report directly to the District Manager. These employees include: detailers and car washer attendants. This position requires automotive detailing experience and the ability to manage workflow in a fast-paced dealership environment. The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and capable of stepping in to detail vehicles when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with supervising and coaching detail shop employees.


• Oversee daily operations, scheduling, and shift coverage.


• Perform hands-on automotive detailing as needed to support workflow.


• Ensure all vehicles meet dealership-ready quality standards before delivery.


• Maintain inventory of detailing products, chemicals, and equipment.


• Monitor and enforce safety procedures, company policies, and quality control.


• Collaborate with dealership managers and internal teams to meet production goals.


• Identify process improvements to increase shop efficiency and turnaround time

Minimum Qualifications / Must-Haves:

• 2+ years of professional automotive detailing experience (interior and exterior).


• Prior supervisory, lead, or assistant manager experience in a shop, dealership, or reconditioning environment.


• Strong knowledge of detailing products, tools, and safety practices.


• Weekend work is required. Candidates must be available to work Saturdays and/or Sundays as part of the regular schedule.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and support a dealership workflow.


• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications / Nice-to-Haves

• Experience as a Detail Shop Manager, Assistant Manager, or Lead Detailer.


• Background in dealership operations or reconditioning services.


• Ability to train and mentor detailers on best practices and quality standards.


• Strong problem-solving and time management abilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay structure (hourly or salary, based on experience).


• Health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Paid time off and holidays.


• Career growth opportunities within the company.

Company Description:

Xcite Automotive is a fast-growing automotive service and a software-based company that helps dealers get vehicles frontline-ready quickly and efficiently. Since 2007, Xcite Automotive has been on a mission to make the automotive industry faster, more innovative, and more profitable. Over 1,300 automobile dealers nationwide rely on Xcite's team of 1000+ employees to provide on-site vehicle marketing and reconditioning solutions.

Additional Information:

Xcite Automotive provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or orientation. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities