Assistant Service Manager - Saco, ME

VIP Tires & Service-posted about 11 hours ago

Full-time • Manager

Onsite • Saco, ME

501-1,000 employees

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The Assistant Manager lives VIP’s mission to EARN AUTOMOTIVE CUSTOMERS FOR LIFE by learning the VIP culture and management processes to help the Service Manager ensure that all customers get a different & better experience. As the second in charge at the location, the Assistant Manager must be able to lead the team when the Service Manager is not working, ensuring effective communication, teamwork, and operation in serving customers at their location. The Assistant Manager ensures that the team operates under safe conditions according to established policies and procedures and in compliance with federal and state regulations. The Assistant Manager delivers an exceptional customer experience and high-performance results through helping the team achieve execution of VIP programs and standards.

Makes sure that workplace safety is Priority #1. Follows all safety policies, completes all safety-related training, locks out any unsafe equipment, and reports any unsafe conditions or actions to a member of Management.
Serve customers by consulting with them, building relationships with them, and by following the VIP processes to educate them about the condition of their vehicle, based on mileage and results of the MPI vehicle inspection.
Achieve better than average success in customer engagement as measured by VIP Sales & Execution (SAX) score
Learn and be able to successfully execute all managerial activities as assigned by the Service Manager and help lead the team to deliver a different and better customer experience to every customer.
Help the Service Manager develop a superior team
Effectively communicate with the team throughout the day, daily huddles, and bi-monthly store meetings
Monitor e-mail throughout the day for customer appointments and communication
Train, support and deliver the 5 for 5 process to educate our customers about their vehicle’s conditions and partnering with them on any necessary solutions
Control the dispatching and assignment of work orders to technicians using the guideline of the first available technician that can perform the work properly should receive the work order
Attend off site meetings and training sessions as needed. Typically, several times per year
Ensures satisfactory maintenance, appearance, and condition of facility to comply with security, safety and environmental codes and ordinances
Ensures satisfactory maintenance, appearance, and condition of equipment, ensuring the team has the resources they need to meet our customer’s needs
Manages daily preparation of location, service desk, and equipment prior to start of business each day and the recovery and securing of location and unclaimed customer vehicles at close of each business day
Ensures appropriate steps are taken to maintain a clean service department throughout the business day
Inspects customer waiting area and parking lot for cleanliness each day prior to opening for business
Any facility or equipment issues should be entered into the facility or equipment database
Enforces strict compliance with the service Code of Ethics and all municipal, state, and federal regulations and procedures pertaining to the operation of the location.
Communicates with other levels of management as needed to ensure compliance with service standards and company policies
Serves as policy administrator in assigned location when Service Manager is not on site

Strong people management and leadership skills, motivational, supportive, assertive, and decisive
Excellent verbal and written communication
Sound business sense, with the ability to analyze, prioritize, identify, and implement solutions
Strong organization and time management skills
A comprehensive understanding of automotive servicing and the industry
Two years related experience in automotive service management
Current, valid driver’s license issued in state of residence
Equipment Safety Certification
ASE Certification C1– Service Consultant required
State Inspection License Required (where applicable)

Completion of two-year college or technical school program recommended
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
ASE Certification P2 – Parts Specialist recommended
ASE Certification G1 – Maintenance and light repair recommended

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