Auto Body General Manager Job at C&L Autobody, Chatham, NJ

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  • C&L Autobody
  • Chatham, NJ

Job Description

Are you ready to take the next big step in your automotive industry career? Our high-volume auto 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 driving sales and writing all vehicle estimates in setting big but realistic goals. We offer a competitive base salary and financial incentives — when our body shop succeeds, so do you! If you have auto body management experience and excellent communication skills, apply today! Responsibilities:

  • Share accurate and complete daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with automotive group leaders
  • Recruit, hire, and train service managers, office managers, and sales/finance department managers to meet profit levels
  • Review and approve proposed advertising campaigns and programs to increase sale and brand visibility for the car dealership
  • Learn and uphold all local, state, and federal regulations impacting vehicle sales, and the automotive industry as a whole
  • Establish and work toward dealership objectives by implementing a growth plan that balances profit and loss statements and necessary vehicle inventory
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
Qualifications:
  • The ability to interpret profit and loss statements and display strong leadership and communication skills is critical
  • Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required; a high school diploma or GED equivalent needed
  • Three or more years of experience in a sales manager or general manager position for a dealership or auto group is necessary
  • A valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean record are mandatory to drive dealership vehicles
  • Pulse on the automotive industry and the trends
About Company: C&L Autobody is a regional Multiple-Shop Organization (MSO) with 11 body shops throughout Morris, Essex, 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 a 401(k) with a company match. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with occasional Saturdays.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Saturday, Monday to Friday,

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