Service Manager - Easley, SC

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in the United States seeks a Service Manager to lead the service department in one of its auto service centers. You will schedule associates, manage guest interactions, and ensure quality work on time. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of automotive service management experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work in the U.S.

without sponsorship. No relocation offered.

Qualifications

• 1+ year automotive service management experience
• Valid driver's license
• Must be at least 18 years old
• U.S. work authorization without company sponsorship now or in the future
• No relocation provided for this position

Responsibilities

• Schedule service appointments and manage the service department workflow
• Drive sales through guest interactions including tire and service sales
• Build guest relationships and ensure satisfaction
• Contribute to training and development of service department staff
• Explain warranties, promotions and advertisements
• Provide recommendations based on manufacturer guidelines
• Maintain a clean and safe work and guest area
• Perform physical tasks including handling tires and wheels

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Job description

Goodyear owns and operates more than 580 tire and auto service centers nationwide. We offer a fun, fast paced work environment, with competitive base pay. Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical plans, 401(k), certification reimbursement and paid vacations. At Goodyear we invest in you and your future by providing excellent training for our technician, sales team and management positions. We offer fast track career advancement opportunities for hard working, team players who can deliver results.

General Description

As a Service Manager you will gain hands‑on experience in one of Goodyear's auto service centers by making meaningful connections while delivering outstanding service. You will also be responsible for managing the service department effectively by scheduling associates, service appointments and organizing work flow to deliver quality work on time to guests. We encourage you to allow us to invest in your success as you invest in ours.

Responsibilities

• Manage the service department effectively by scheduling associates, service appointments, and organizing work flow to deliver quality work on time to guests
• Help drive and reach sales goals through guest interactions including tire and service sales
• Build guest relationships and ensure guest satisfaction by being the liaison between technicians and guests
• Responsible for contributing to the training and development of service department associates
• Articulate all warranties, promotions, and advertisements
• Utilize tools provided to make recommendations to guests based on manufacturing guidelines
• Maintain a clean and safe work and guest area
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time, which may include light and heavy lifting, including consumer tires and wheels, standing, bending, and squatting

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of previous Automotive Service management experience
• Valid driver's license
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• No relocation is being offered for this position
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous automotive service sales experience
• Previous automotive service experience

Position Criteria

• Strong work ethic; independently motivated to produce results with limited influence from others
• Hard worker, someone who works diligently to get tasks done and demonstrates personal characteristics, such as responsibility, dependability, conscientiousness, communication, and teamwork
• Ability to review, analyze, and interpret information, identify problems, and make decisions
• Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures and guidelines
• Depending on location, our stores may be open 7 days a week, which may include weekends and some holidays
• Commitment to following established safety policies and procedures