Service Advisor - Midas

Leeds West Groups•Wichita, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

An AssistantStore Manager exemplifies professional integrity, strong leadership skills, business acumen, knowledge of automotive industry practices and procedures, and a passion for delivering quality work, exceptional customer service, and exceeding business goals while supporting the management ofdaily business operations.An Assistant Store Manager must exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters that significantly impactbusiness operations.

Requirements

Strong senseof integrity.
Excellent people management skills.
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent active listening skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, diplomacy, and leadership skills.
Excellent sales and customer service skills.
Extensive knowledge of the automotive industry, automotive repair, business acumen, finance principles, procedures, and best practices.
Strong technical knowledge of automotive systems, diagnostics, and repair procedures.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills.
Proficient with technology, computer, and software systems, including Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI).
Proficient in inventory and expense management.
Ability to thrive in a high-paced sales environment.
Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
Ability to manage priorities, multitask, and complete objectiveswith minimal supervision.
Ability to meet consistent attendance expectations.
Minimum age requirement of eighteen years.
An active and unrestricted driver’s license is required.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required
A minimum of three years of related experience is required.
Must be legally authorized to work within the United States while employed by Leeds West Groups.
Successful completion of background check.
Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and ability to maintaina clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

a bachelor’s degree in business management or a related field is a plus.
A minimum of three years of managerial experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Store Manager in overseeingdaily business operations, including scheduling, staffing, customer satisfaction, and workflow optimization.
Ensure all services are completed efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with company, safety, and industry standards.
Assistin analyzing and monitoringkey performance indicators (KPIs) to track shop performance and identifyareas for improvement.
Assistin developingand implementingstrategies for customer retention and future business growth to maximize and exceed business objectivesand sales and profitability goals.
Provide legendary customer service and ensure customer satisfaction through professional and effective customer interactions and communications. This includes but is not limited to achieving high call conversion rates, correctly applying sales promotions and discounts, promoting financing options, ensuring quality repair services, conducting post-service follow-ups, obtaining positive customer reviews, and effectively resolving customer concerns and complaints promptly.
Assistwith overseeing, analyzing, managing, and controlling inventory levels, inventory shrinkages, business costs, and expenses, responsible use of P-Card, payroll management, injury,and damage claims, and more to support business objectivesand meet budgettargets.
Act as a key holder for the facility and successfully fulfill opening and closing procedures, including but not limited to nightly deposits, system close-out procedures, responding to alarms and security concerns after hours, and more.
Assistwith analyzing, reducing, and minimizingworkplace safety concerns, injuries, and damages through training, enforcement, and team compliance with OSHA and company safety policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
Ensure test drives are conducted correctly and in accordance withcompany policy, procedures, safety best practices, and traffic laws.
Ensure that store employees maintaina clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance withcompany policies and OSHA regulations.
Stay current on industry trends, technology advancements, and regulatory changes affecting automotive repair and safety.
Collaborate with the Store Manager and senior management to develop and execute business plans, directives, initiatives, programs, budgets, and more.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Assist the Store Manager todirect, train, develop, mentor, support, evaluate, and effectively discipline employees to ensure high-quality workmanship, customer satisfaction, and workplace culture.
Participate in and provide recommendations for the hiring, firing, advancement, promotion, or any other change of status of other employees.
Support the Store Manager in fostering a strong, inclusive, and cohesive team environment and culture to effectively value and develop employees, exceed business goals,and provide legendary customer service.
Implement, champion, and enforce business and leadership initiatives, directives, policies, procedures, best practices, and programs through conducting team meetings, training, audits, and more.
Assistin managingthe workflow, quality of work, and work schedules for all employees.
Act and operateas the Store Manager in the absence of the Store Manager (regular days off, PTO, etc.)