Automotive Service Manager | Weekends Off | Kalamazoo

Job Description Job Title: Automotive Service Manager Location: 4191 N 26th St. Kalamazoo, MI 49048 - Coming Soon! Job Overview: As a Service Manager with Christian Brothers Automotive, you are the person that our guests look to when they need help with their vehicle. You are the person that our guests see every time they make an investment in their vehicle. Because of these reasons, you play a large role in building relationships with our guests. Our Service Managers have the responsibility of taking our guests through the entire repair process, keeping them informed on the status of their vehicle, and ensuring their satisfaction before they leave our facility. The Service Manager has responsibility and authority for all aspects of the daily operation of the business. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, sales activities, staff management, quality of work, guest satisfaction, revenue, profit margin, and other documented goals as assigned by the Owner. All office and shop personnel report directly to the Service Manager. Responsibilities Manage office and shop personnel and daily operations Follow and enforce all company policies and procedures as outlined in the current Employee Handbook Take necessary corrective and/or disciplinary action for employee non-compliance Ensure quality of work, attitude and performance meets or exceeds guest satisfaction goals Direct the smooth, orderly and organized operation of the store Maintain a personal positive attitude and positive communication at all times Develop estimates and work orders Direct Service Writer's development of our guest estimates and work orders and assign work orders to the technicians Ensure the selection of quality parts Ensure target margins are achieved Open and close stores on a daily basis Perform daily accounting closing and balancing procedures Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations, audits and report analysis. Report results to Franchise Owners and or Operators Ensure all equipment is fully operational and in good working order Ensure technicians have the resources needed to do their job Serve as the primary communications interface to the customers, before, during, and after service Greet every guest who enters our facility with enthusiasm and a smile, showing hospitality and the highest level of respect Present the best solution to properly repair our customer’s vehicle in a way that is easy for them to understand Possess the ability to consistently and effectively sell our services without jeopardizing honesty and integrity Act in a professional manner suitable as to represent a quality organization with which you are employed, always and in every instance projecting the characteristics of honesty and integrity Other duties may be assigned Qualifications 5 years work experience in Automotive Customer Service & Service Sales Supervisory or Management experience in the Automotive Industry Proficiency in Windows based computer software and automotive store applications Experience in TekMetric software application preferred, but not required Graduation from an industry recognized service training program preferred by not required ASE Service Consultant certification or equivalent experience Current driver’s licenses Driving record acceptable to our current insurance carrier Physical Requirements Being on your feet for the majority of the workday (standing, walking, etc.) Occasionally lifting and carrying objects over 50 lbs. Driving manual transmission vehicles Keeping a brisk work pace in a high-volume environment Using a keyboard and mouse several times daily Using a standard handset phone several times daily All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Christian Brothers Automotive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Christian Brothers Automotive locations practice "At-will" employment practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr