General Manager

VIVE Collision; Barre (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading collision repair company is seeking a General Manager to oversee shop operations. This role includes managing a team, ensuring financial success, and maintaining a high-quality work culture. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the collision repair industry, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in relevant software systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience managing a collision repair shop.
• Proficiency in sales, estimating, blueprinting, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the body shop.
• Lead team meetings and ensure organizational cleanliness.
• Oversee production, repair plans, and reconciliation of Repair Orders.

Skills

Leadership

Accountability

Sales

Estimating

Customer Service

Multi-tasking

Tools

CCC ONE

Job description

VIVE Collision is Growing and We Want to Invest in You!

We are disrupting collision repair through People, Process and Passion.

Our General Managers are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the body shop. They are accountable for the financial success of the shop, providing a great work culture for the team, and working with support services and operations for the overall success of the shop.

Job Responsibilities

• Review all new hot sheets
• Inspect the lot for organization and cleanliness
• Conduct daily production meetings
• Dispatch work to technicians and manage production and repair plans
• Assist with estimating as necessary
• Reconcile and close Repair Orders (ROs)
• Review sales forecasts, pending credits, and accounts receivables
• Verify payroll and handle other HR duties for the shop
• Ensure CSI scores meet company standards

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Experience holding team members accountable to work expectations
• Minimum of 5 years experience managing a collision repair shop
• Proficiency in sales, estimating, blueprinting, and customer service
• Knowledge of CCC ONE estimating and management system preferred
• Ability to multi-task and adapt easily to fast-paced environments