Service Manager

Overview Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations. With locations across North America and more than $4.5 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career. We offer formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build towards your future. We believe in bringing our whole selves to work and championing all perspectives, individuals and teams." Job Category : Retail Position Summary Combining in-depth automotive repair knowledge with strong people skills, you will manage customer relationships and serve as a liaison between technicians and customers. You will also select, coach, lead, train and supervise vehicle technicians while assisting with the purchase of parts, materials and equipment. Pay Range : $24.72 - $37.08 Responsibilities Assign and schedule work duties to auto service staff according to individual skill level. Serve all automotive service needs of customers. Oversee the hiring and training of an effective auto service team. Ensure high teammate retention. Maintain compliance with quality standards. Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction and retention by effectively managing all aspects of customer interactions, including proactive communication, issue resolution, and follow-up. Serve as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries, feedback, and concerns, using interpersonal skills and automotive expertise to foster long-term relationships and loyalty. Develop understanding of business operations in the automotive service environment, including paperwork and customer interactions, financial transactions, and adherence to company policies and standards; use this to enhance efficiency and store operations. Drive sales through proactive customer interactions, thorough vehicle inspections, and facilitation of communication between the back and front of the shop. Provide insights to the front of the shop to facilitate product and service sales and optimize revenue generation. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. 4 years of auto service technical experience. 1 year of service manager or service writer experience. Problem solving – customer complaints; aptitude to manage inventory, scheduling, equipment maintenance, etc. Capacity to lead and coach others. Teammate and customer/communication skills; ability to recruit and select technicians according to store requirements. Willingness to continue education and remain current in automotive repair issues. Must have valid automotive driver's license at all times to test drive customers' vehicles. Preferred Qualifications 2 year degree or equivalent. Our Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1 for all teammates Paid vacation and holidays On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications Flexible work schedule 401(k) match On demand pay (daily pay) program available Equal Employment Opportunity Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment Eligibility If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr