Assistant Manager

Xcite Automotive•Virginia Beach, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Xcite Automotive is seeking an Automotive Detail Shop Assistant Manager to support dealership partners in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced dealership environment, supporting daily workflow and guiding the detail team while helping ensure vehicles are cleaned, detailed, and retail-ready. The role is suited to someone with experience in automotive detailing, dealership reconditioning, car wash operations, fleet washing, or vehicle preparation.

Requirements

At least 2 years of professional automotive detailing experience, including interior and exterior detailing.
Prior supervisory, lead, or assistant manager experience in a shop, dealership, or reconditioning environment.
Strong knowledge of detailing products, tools, and safety practices.
Reliable transportation and full-time availability, including weekends if needed.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and support a dealership workflow.
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Detail Shop Manager, Assistant Manager, or Lead Detailer.
Background in dealership operations or reconditioning services.
Ability to train and mentor detailers on best practices and quality standards.
Strong problem-solving and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

Support daily detail shop operations, vehicle workflow, and production priorities.
Lead, train, and support detailers, car wash attendants, porters, and reconditioning team members.
Perform hands-on interior and exterior detailing as needed.
Complete quality-control checks to ensure vehicles are clean, detailed, and dealership-ready.
Monitor turnaround time, productivity, and vehicle completion status.
Communicate shop updates, delays, staffing needs, and quality concerns to management.