Automotive Detailing Assistant Manager

Xcite Automotive•Virginia Beach, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Xcite Automotive is hiring an Automotive Detailing Assistant Manager at a partner dealership in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The role supports daily detailing operations and helps lead detail technicians in a fast-paced dealership and reconditioning environment. The assistant manager helps maintain dealership-ready vehicle appearance standards, efficient workflows, and overall operational success. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with automotive detailing experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to motivate team members while upholding production and quality standards. The assistant manager balances leadership duties with hands-on detailing work and is expected to be dependable and safety-conscious. Xcite Automotive is an automotive service and software-based company that helps dealers prepare vehicles for the frontline. Founded in 2007, the company reports serving more than 1,300 automobile dealers nationwide with a team of over 1,000 employees providing on-site vehicle marketing and reconditioning solutions. Xcite Automotive provides equal employment opportunities and complies with applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws.

Requirements

At least 2 years of professional automotive detailing experience in a dealership, body shop, collision center, or reconditioning facility.
Previous experience as a Lead Detailer, Shop Supervisor, or Assistant Manager.
Strong knowledge of paint correction, buffing, polishing, waxing, and interior reconditioning techniques.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment with high turnaround expectations.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate team members and hold them accountable.
Ability to stand, bend, lift, and work indoors and outdoors for extended periods.
Reliable transportation and full-time availability, including weekends if needed.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently while supporting overall team operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high-volume dealership reconditioning or service department.
Previous responsibility for managing production workflow or turnaround metrics.
Experience training, mentoring, or onboarding detail technicians.
Background as a Recon Supervisor or Collision Center Production Lead.
Familiarity with ceramic coatings, advanced paint correction, or specialty detailing services.
Strong time-management and operational planning skills.
Beneficial previous experience includes automotive detailer, lead detail technician, recon supervisor, collision center production lead, body shop technician or assistant, automotive service technician or lube technician, shop foreman or production coordinator, warehouse or operations team lead, and janitorial, custodial, or facility maintenance services.

Responsibilities

Support daily detailing production in a high-volume dealership environment.
Lead, train, and hold detail technicians accountable to company quality standards.
Perform hands-on interior and exterior detailing, including paint correction, buffing, polishing, and reconditioning as needed.
Conduct final quality-control inspections to ensure vehicles meet dealership-ready standards before delivery.
Monitor workflow efficiency, turnaround times, and shop productivity.
Assist with scheduling and prioritizing vehicles to meet dealership production demands.
Enforce company safety procedures and operational compliance standards.
Maintain clean and organized detailing bays, equipment, and work areas.
Operate detailing equipment, chemicals, and tools safely and responsibly.
Communicate production updates and vehicle status to team members and management.
Train and mentor new detail technicians to support consistent workmanship and operational success.
Support a positive, team-oriented work environment focused on efficiency, accountability, and quality.