Premier Truck Group

Automotive

ServiceManager

$75–100k Cambridge, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
The Brief

“Service Manager at Premier Truck Group. Skills: Service department management, Budget management, Staff management, Customer service. Forecast department goals. Meet department goals”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet department goals; Minimize comebacks; Confirm customer satisfaction

Industry & Context.

Automotive
Problems you'll solve

Solve problems; Handle customer complaints

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Three to six years related experience, Equivalent combination of education and experience, Ability to hire personnel, Ability to manage, discipline and terminate personnel, Ability to effectively lead a team, Organization skills, Ability to multi-task, Proficient with Microsoft applications, Time Management skills, Ability to prioritize, Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs, Ability to calculate discounts, interest, commissions, Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions, Ability to work independently, Leadership experience in service, truck automotive, or related operations, Proven ability to drive results, Proven ability to solve problems, Highly motivated, Organized, Adaptable, Exceptional attention to detail

Nice to Have

Previous Technician experience, Bachelor's degree (B. A.), Communication and team-building skills

What You'll Do.

Forecast department goals

Meet department goals

Hire service department staff

Train service department staff

Motivate service department staff

Counsel service department staff

Monitor staff performance

Prepare annual operating budget

Administer annual operating budget

Maintain reporting systems

Monitor department performance

Control department performance

Develop marketing plan

Promote repeat business

Comply with federal regulations

Comply with state regulations

Comply with local regulations

Ensure compliance with manufacturer warranty

Ensure compliance with policy procedures

Process repair orders

Facilitate technical training

Conduct technical training

Send employees to training

Monitor technicians' productivity

Monitor payroll records

Ensure availability of parts

Initial repair orders

Submit repair orders to warranty

Monitor sales on repair orders

Monitor hours on repair orders

Establish good working relationships with customers

Maintain good working relationships with customers

Encourage repeat business

Encourage referral business

Inform technicians of time allowances

Maintain high-quality service repairs

Conduct spot checks of jobs

Direct work of employees

Schedule work of employees

Keep abreast of new equipment

Keep abreast of new tools

Recommend equipment purchases

Recommend tool purchases

Establish good working relationships with schools

Maintain good working relationships with schools

Enhance personnel recruitment

Serve as liaison with factory representatives

Ensure proper care of special tools

Ensure proper storage of special tools

Ensure inventory of special tools

Update customer service files

Make customer service files available

Greet customers promptly

Give fair estimates on costs

Give fair estimates on time

Prepare pricing guides

Prepare maintenance menus

Handle customer complaints immediately

Follow dealership guidelines for complaints

Establish 24-hour follow-up with customers

Confirm customer satisfaction

Establish good working relationships with other departments

Maintain good working relationships with other departments

Comply with company regulations

Facilitate training on proper techniques

Facilitate training on policies

Facilitate training on regulations

Facilitate training on best practices

Recommend employees for training

Follow attendance standards

Follow punctuality standards

Adhere to timekeeping standards

Record time of arrival

Record time of departure

Record time of breaks

Follow lawful directions from supervisors

Uphold non-disclosure policies

Uphold confidentiality policies

Attend company meetings

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Other departments; Factory representatives; Vocational schools; Technical schools

Communication Scope

Customer communication; Staff communication

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