Service Manager

Overview

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations. With locations across North America and more than $4.5 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career.

We offer competitive pay, formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan. We value bringing your whole self to work and champion diverse perspectives, individuals and teams.

Job Category Retail

Position Summary 2,000 USD Sign-on Bonus (1st time hires only). Combining your automotive repair knowledge with strong people skills, you''ll manage customer relationships and serve as a liaison between technicians and customers. You''ll also select, coach, lead, train and supervise vehicle technicians while assisting with the purchase of parts, materials and equipment.

Pay Range $20.60 - $30.90

Responsibilities

• Assign and schedule work duties to auto service staff according to individual skill level.
• Serve all automotive service needs of customers.
• Oversee the hiring and training of an effective auto service team.
• Ensure high teammate retention.
• Maintain compliance with quality standards.
• Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction and retention by effectively managing all aspects of customer interactions, including proactive communication, issue resolution, and follow-up.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries, feedback, and concerns, using interpersonal skills and automotive expertise to foster long-term relationships and loyalty.
• Develop understanding of business operations in the automotive service environment, from paperwork and customer interactions to financial transactions and adherence to company policies and standards; use this expertise to enhance efficiency and ensure seamless store operations.
• Drive sales through proactive customer interactions, thorough vehicle inspections, and facilitation of communication between the back and front of the shop.
• Provide insights to the front of the shop to facilitate product and service sales, optimizing revenue generation.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 4 years of auto service technical experience.
• 1 year of service manager or service writer experience.
• Problem solving - customer complaints; aptitude to manage inventory, scheduling, equipment maintenance, etc.
• Capacity to lead and coach others.
• Teammate and customer/communication skills.
• Ability to recruit and select technicians successfully according to store requirements.
• Willingness to continue education and remain current in automotive repair issues.
• Must have valid automotive driver''s license at all times in order to test drive customer''s vehicles.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 year degree or equivalent.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1 for all teammates
• Paid vacation and holidays
• On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications
• Flexible work schedule
• 401(k) match
• On demand pay (daily pay) program available

Our Values

• Professional Development:
  Resources to help you level up.
• Community Involvement:
  Giving back to local communities.
• Integrity & Teamwork:
  Doing things right, together.

Our Commitment

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be. We believe in bringing your whole self to work and championing diverse perspectives and teams to serve Society with Superior Quality.

What We Offer

We foster co-creation opportunities and empower you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. We offer more than competitive compensation and a range of development opportunities, including:

• A supportive onboarding experience
• Development and mentorship opportunities
• Corporate social responsibility activities
• A global, dynamic and challenging work environment
• Work/life balance and well-being
• A diverse and inclusive team

Equal Employment Opportunity statement has been provided by Bridgestone and is included here as part of our employment policy.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.