Automotive Center Manager

Location: Columbia

Xcite is now seeking an Automotive Recondition Manager for our partner dealers in Columbia, SC!

Job Description:

This role requires a strong leader who can manage day-to-day operations, coordinate staff, ensure quality standards, and maintain efficiency across the reconditioning process. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has proven experience managing reconditioning operations in an automotive setting.

Compensation is based on experience and negotiable!

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee all aspects of the reconditioning department including detailing, cosmetic repairs, inspections, and vehicle readiness.

Supervise and lead a team of technicians, detailers, and support staff.

Develop schedules, assign tasks, and monitor workflow to maximize efficiency.

Conduct quality control inspections to ensure dealership standards are met or exceeded.

Manage vendor relationships and coordinate outsourced services as needed.

Monitor labor costs, supplies, and equipment to maintain profitability.

Collaborate with dealership management on process improvements and customer satisfaction goals.

Ensure compliance with safety procedures and company policies.

Track, report, and analyze reconditioning performance metrics.
3+ years of management or supervisory experience in automotive reconditioning, service, or detail operations.
3+ years of detailing, or reconditioning services

Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, train, and motivate teams.

Proven ability to manage schedules, workflow, and department efficiency.

Hands-on knowledge of detailing processes, reconditioning, and cosmetic repair standards.

Proficiency with inventory management and operational oversight.

Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications Experience managing reconditioning operations at a dealership or auto auction.

Knowledge of vendor negotiation and third-party service management.

Familiarity with dealership management systems (DMS) or reconditioning software.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills.

Beneficial Experience Background in automotive detailing (interior, exterior, paint correction, polishing, buffing).Experience in body shop operations, paintless dent repair (PDR), wheel repair, or interior repair.

Previous responsibility for payroll, budgeting, or cost management.

Customer-facing experience in a dealership or automotive service environment.

Benefits:

Competitive pay structure (hourly or salary, based on experience).Health, dental, and vision insurance.

Paid time off and holidays.
401 (K) Retirement Plan Opportunities for career growth within the company.

Apply today to start your career in Xcite Automotive! ##INDAUTO3

Company

Description:

Xcite Automotive is a fast-growing automotive service and a software-based company that helps dealers get vehicles frontline-ready quickly and efficiently. Since 2007, Xcite Automotive has been on a mission to make the automotive industry faster, more innovative, and more profitable. Over 1,300 automobile dealers nationwide rely on Xcite’s team of 1000+ employees to provide on-site vehicle marketing and reconditioning solutions.

Additional Information:
Xcite Automotive provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or orientation. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities
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