Boat Service Manager

Position Summary

The Boat Services Manager provides daily direction to associates in the Boat Service area within a Bass Pro Shops or Free-Standing Store. The role includes inventory control, service, warranty, rigging, delivery, detail and parts activities.

• Supports the Boat Manager in achieving financial goals for the Service area including Service and Parts Sales, Gross Margin, Inventory Shrinkage and Payroll Goals.
• Provides daily supervision and direction to associates in the Service Department.
• Schedules and assigns service, rigging and warranty work orders; ensures work orders are completed to customer satisfaction on a timely basis.
• Maintains and constantly strives to increase associate productivity.
• Maintains a safe, clean and secure work environment.
• Supports a strong commitment to world class customer service and ensures a pleasant and productive shopping experience for all customers.
• Assists the Boat Manager to staff the Service area with customer-oriented associates; participates in interviewing and makes recommendations for selection; coordinates training; consults with Boat Manager and gives input on preparation of performance appraisals; prepares weekly work schedules; coaches and motivates associates to promote positive customer relations and a productive team-oriented work environment.
• Resolves customer and associate opportunities with Boat Manager.
• Assists the Boat Manager with coordination of all “Special Events” to include Boat Shows, Classic events and / or other on or off-site promotional activities.
• Manages and ensures accuracy of unit and parts inventories.
• Ensures warranty claims are created, submitted and warranty payments received on a timely basis.
• Ensures products are properly detailed and unit deliveries are conducted in a friendly and professional manner as scheduled.
• Assists the Boat Manager in executing other supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws.
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

• 2-4 years in Retail Boating or similar industry;
  Supervisory experience is a plus.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, commissions, and percentages.
• Ability to read and analyze certain reports.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Managers, associates, customers and the public.
• Ability to conduct meetings and presentations to groups.
• Proficiency with PC-based word processing, spreadsheets, data base management and electronic point of sale and inventory management systems.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, associates, customers and with the Corporate Staff.

• N/A

• Regularly performs computer work, walks and stands.
• Occasionally sits and lifts up to 50lbs.

• Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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