Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready to take the next big step in your automotive industry career? Our high-volume collision repair facility seeks a full-time automotive general manager to oversee and motivate our talented team of professionals. Ideal candidates for this position should have a track record of successful management positions with at least 3 years of experience, and a strong desire to succeed with integrity. You will oversee daily operations and assist sales in setting big but realistic goals. We offer a competitive base salary and financial incentives — when our facility succeeds, so do you! If you have collision repair management experience and excellent communication skills, apply today!

$100,000 yearly

• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for accuracy and completion before sharing with upper dealership management
• Hire, train, and supervise direct service managers, office managers, and sales managers providing ways to increase profits goals
• Implement growth strategies that align with automotive group objectives by carefully assessing profit and loss while maintaining vehicle inventory that meets the needs of the local market
• Learn and uphold all local, state, and federal regulations impacting vehicle sales, and the automotive industry as a whole
• Meet customer satisfaction metrics, remedy customer complaints promptly, and oversee daily operations

Production management involving but not limited to:

• Maintaining a pulse on WIP (work in progress)
• Monitoring work schedule to make sure we have a constant stream of work to keep the shop busy
• Coordinating between departments to make sure the team is involved with the same plan, creating "hot sheets" or daily responsibilities for each department including parts, QC, body, paint, detail & mechanical
• Meet sales goal along with other cycle & customer service goals
• Running interference where needed with customers, insurance companies & other vendors
• Write accurate estimates to ensure our GP on parts & labor are above 60% in labor & 33% on parts
• Review monthly P&L statements with regional management to make sure the shop maintains profitability, creating a rotational Saturday schedule for front office coverage
• Setting clear expectations & goals for each department with feedback & coaching when not met

• The ability to interpret profit and loss statements and display strong leadership and communication skills is critical
• High school diploma is mandatory; a bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Three or more years of experience in a sales manager or general manager position for a dealership or auto group is necessary
• Knowledge of the automotive industry and trends
• Possess a state-issued driver’s license and acceptable driving record to operate dealership-owned vehicles

Our location in Hackettstown is looking for an experienced auto body detailer. C&L Autobody is a regional Multiple-Shop Organization (MSO) with 10 body shops throughout Morris, Sussex, Warren, Union, and Middlesex counties in Northern NJ. We also manage one of the largest towing fleets in the state. As one of NJ’s largest family-owned MSOs, we pride ourselves on delivering an unmatched level of customer service and craftsmanship for all your collision repair needs.

We offer full benefits (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, and an IRA with a company match. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm with occasional Saturdays.

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