Service Manager - Ithaca, NY

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Tire discounts

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is seeking a Service Manager for our auto service center in Ithaca, NY. You will gain hands-on experience by delivering outstanding service while efficiently scheduling staff and workflow to ensure quality work on time.

We offer competitive base pay ($25.00–$30.00/hr) and a comprehensive benefits package. This role emphasizes guest relationships, tire and service sales, training, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of automotive service management experience.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• No relocation is offered for this position.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Manage the service department by scheduling associates, service appointments, and organizing workflow 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 liaising between technicians and guests.
• Contribute to training and development of service department staff.
• Explain warranties, promotions, and advertisements.
• Recommend services based on manufacturing guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and safe work and guest area.
• Perform manual tasks including lifting and handling tires and wheels.

Skills

Automotive service management

Valid driver's license

Age 18+

Authorized to work in US

Job description

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on factors such-as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. Selected candidates may be eligible for a number of benefits, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, tuition assistance, sick and vacation time, as well as tire discounts.

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. If you are looking for more than a job, begin your career with the tire and auto service innovation leader!

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 guest. We encourage you to allow us to invest in your success as you invest in ours.

Responsibilities Will Include, But Will Not Be Limited To

• 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

Application Process

• Within 5 minutes of applying, you'll get an email and text with a link to complete the prescreen questionnaire on any device.
• If you pass, you'll receive an invitation to schedule a phone or in-person interview.
• Your Goodyear application dashboard shows status updates and your recruiter's contact detail for assistance.