Collision Manager
About The Position
Sunset Cadillac of Sarasota is seeking an experienced Body Shop Manager to lead our professional, high-volume collision center. This is an opportunity for an accomplished collision center leader who takes pride in running a profitable, efficient, quality-driven operation and wants the facility, equipment, certifications, and organizational support to do the job right. Our collision center is an I-CAR Gold facility with OEM certifications for multiple brands, including Audi, Infiniti, Volkswagen, General Motors, Hyundai, Genesis, and Volvo. Sunset has made a significant investment in our facility, equipment, training, and people to build an operation capable of meeting today's demanding repair standards. We are looking for the right manager to build on that foundation and continue moving the department forward. This is not an entry-level management position. We are looking for a proven collision professional with the confidence, leadership ability, and operational experience to step in and lead a high-quality collision center profitably and ethically, while maintaining Sunset's longstanding commitment to exceptional customer service.
Requirements
- Previous experience successfully managing a collision center is required.
- Proven success managing a collision repair center
- Strong leadership, communication, and team-development skills
- Solid understanding of collision center financials and key performance indicators
- Experience managing production, cycle time, labor, parts, supplements, and gross profit
- Familiarity with accounts receivable and open RO management
- CCC ONE estimating and Production Management experience
- Familiarity with OEM certification requirements and repair procedures
- Most importantly, we're looking for a manager who knows what a well-run collision center looks like and has the ability to lead one.
Nice To Haves
- I-CAR certifications strongly preferred
- Reynolds experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Leading all daily collision center operations
- Managing technicians, estimators, production staff, and administrative personnel
- Driving production efficiency, profitability, cycle time, and CSI
- Managing workflow from the initial estimate through final vehicle delivery
- Monitoring repair orders, supplements, parts, labor, gross profit, and cycle time
- Building and maintaining strong working relationships with insurance carriers and adjusters
- Ensuring repairs are performed accurately, safely, and according to OEM repair procedures
- Recruiting, training, coaching, developing, and holding team members accountable
- Monitoring accounts receivable and open repair orders
- Maintaining a clean, safe, organized, and professional facility
- Ensuring compliance with manufacturer, insurance, and industry requirements
- Identifying opportunities to grow collision volume and increase market share
- Building a culture focused on quality, accountability, teamwork, and customer satisfaction
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life and Disability Coverage
- Paid Time Off, available to use after 6 months
- Company-paid factory and I-CAR training
- Employee discounts at all Sunset locations
- Florida has no individual state income tax
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
