Automotive Service Manager

Full job description

Overview

Icahn Automotive Group LLC (Icahn Automotive) was formed by its parent, Icahn Enterprises L.P.

(NASDAQ: IEP), to invest in and operate businesses involved in af termarket parts distribution and service. Our businesses have a singular focus: provide premium automotive parts and services at a great value. The businesses of Icahn Automotive today consist of Pep Boys ® automotive af termarket retail and service chain, Auto Plus® automotive af termarket parts distributor, Precision Tune Auto Care® owned and f ranchised automotive service centers, and AAMCO Total Auto Care f ranchised service centers. The businesses of Icahn Automotive total over 22,000 employees, over 2,000 company -owned and f ranchise locations and 25 distribution centers throughout the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Position Summary

Responsible for achieving expected sales goals across the service labor, parts, and f leet business and providing superior customer service through in-store execution of programs, initiatives and standards.
The position is directly responsible for maintaining adequate shop productivity. The Store Manager will recruit, hire, develop, and provide inspirational leadership and direction to the service selling and back shop teams. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional related job responsibilities as needed and assigned. This position has been designated as a safety-sensitive position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain responsibility for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of direct and indirect reports in compliance with policies, procedures, loss prevention, safety, and environmental codes, and laws.

• Direct, instruct, and manage a team of associates, including assigning, supervising, and appraisi ng work; rewarding, motivating, counseling and disciplining associates; addressing associate complaints and resolving problems.

• Responsible for productivity, profitability, work environment, relationships, visual presentation standards, and operational compliance of the store; measured through various reporting tools, associates observations and Area Director feedback.

• Train and coach service selling associates on "Customer Care Process", Courtesy Vehicle Inspections

(CVIs), and general operation of store systems.

• Keep store staffing and talent at optimal levels to ensure operating efficiency and top service levels.

Source key shop (technician) and selling positions regularly in order to have talent readily available for increased staffing and customer needs. Partners as appropriate to interview, hire, demote, and promote external and internal candidates.

• Monitor the shop productivity, workflow, and procedures with an emphasis on efficiency, thoroughness, and safety. Largely responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the back shop, such as ensuring that the service staff complete CVIs and proper service repairs.

• Ensure the execution of customer service standards and customer satisfaction programs, and ensure the equitable resolution of customer complaints. Follow all policies and procedures related to cash, credit, check, refund and return policies.

• Follow all policies and procedures related to all point of sale (POS) transactions, inventory integrity, reverse logistics and purchase for re-sale parts (OP) procurement and vendor payment practices.

• Partner with the Fleet business team to maintain and build Fleet service customer relationships.

• Advise associates, technicians, and customers on tires, parts and service programs.

• Effectively communicates with all store associates, managers, and customers.

• Key holder and responsible for basic and detailed opening and closing responsibilities.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• One year of experience in automotive service environment.

• Completion of a two-year college, technical program, or one to three (1-3) years of service industry experience and a minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience.

• Valid Driver's License.

• Must have basic knowledge and understanding of mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and fractions. Ability to apply mathematical formulas to calculate commissions and discounts.

• Acted as a work lead or supervisor previously.

• Ability to exercise judgement and to work independently.

• Strong customer service skills.

• Ability to handle difficult customer situations.

• Comfortable utilizing up-sell techniques.

• Strong cash handling skills, including the use of POS systems.

• Strong verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated consistency, accuracy and follow-through.

• Ability to work Days, Nights, Holidays and Weekends.

Automotive experience preferred

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.