Collision Manager - Plano TX

AutoNation • Plano, TX

1d • $48,000 - $96,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Collision Manager is responsible for developing business through insurance adjusters, customers, and other sources. Maintain customer satisfaction standards while controlling expenses and managing employee production and performance. This position interacts daily with Customers, Collision Associates, Sales Managers, Sales Associates, Service Managers, and Service Advisors, just to name a few. At AutoNation, innovation drives everything we do—from automotive retail to vehicle service to automotive finance. As a Fortune 200 company, we’re looking for leaders who are ready to shape the future of automotive retail.

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent experience
• The ability to read, write, add, subtract and divide
• Proficient in the use of web applications, word processing, e-mail and spreadsheets
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Experience providing quality customer service and/or handling complex customer, vendor or employee concerns
• Ability to operate an automobile

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of three years of experience in an auto body repair facility
• Advanced knowledge of body repair methods
• Two years of supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Forecast goals and objectives for the department and strive to meet them
• Prepare and/or administer an annual operating budget for the collision center
• Understand, keep abreast of and comply with federal, state and local regulations that affect Collision center operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA right-to-know, etc
• Hire, train, motivate, counsel, and monitor the performance of all Collision center staff
• Direct and schedule the activities of all Collision center employees
• Submit and/or maintain Collision center technicians' payroll and personnel documentation as required by region
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with other departments, insurance adjusters and customers to encourage repeat and referral business
• Ensure customer complaints are handled appropriately
• Ensure that Collision center facilities including customer waiting areas and work areas are appropriately maintained
• Account for all documents

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Maternity benefits
• Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear
• Access amazing deals and discounts through YouDecide
• DRVPNK mission participation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree