Automotive Fixed Operations Director Jobs in Rochester, NY

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Summary

The Automotive Technical Advisor will act as a direct liaison between the dealerships and the OEM within their assigned program. The Automotive Technical Advisor will have a special focus on buyback reductions including repeat repairs/visits, repair time, and Fixed First Visit.

Essential Job Functions:

Provide technical assistance and fixed operations consultation to our dealer service personnel, fleet, and commercial customers

Motivate and lead dealer service personnel to higher levels of service and parts performance consistent with corporate and industry direction

Initiate resolutions on current unresolved issues in support of dealer's efforts to maximize their competitiveness in the marketplace while improving customer retention and loyalty

Analyze and make suggestions relating to repair shop process improvements and offering a proactive business planning with a focus on the customer

Manage STAR escalations- high buyback risk vehicles as identified in SalesForce

Provide in-dealership technical assistance

Provide dealership consultation on the following: repair order documentation, repair service agreements and facilities inspections

Troubleshoot and solve final repair attempt situations

Identify repair shop process improvements and proactive business planning with a focus on the customer

Represent the OEM as a subject matter expert (litigation/buybacks); CAIR updates needed for each involvement with additional systems as directed by the OEM

Provide support for C.A.G./engineering- providing on ground request support

Oversee Recall and Required Service Updates (RSU) follow-up and reduction

Establish yourself as a quality feedback liaison

Highly motivated, adaptive, and autonomous with the ability to deliver results

Entrepreneurial individual with a history of leadership and achievement

Excel in building positive working relationships, cost assessment and conflict resolution

Understanding of automotive dealership fixed operations

Ability to travel to dealerships within a designated area

Ability to communicate technical information to all levels within both the client and the dealerships

Ability to analyze data and create custom reports

Ability to effectively use MS Word, Excel, and other customized software

Ability to work independently, multi-task, and manage a progressive workload in a fast-paced environment

Ability to identify and react swiftly to issues that may arise

Excellent written, oral and presentation skills

Ability to tackle complex issues and develop innovative and practical solutions

Proficient with Microsoft Office; Work, PowerPoint, and Excel

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree

Master Technician Certification or equivalent experience in lieu of certification

2+ years of automotive experience

Dealership fixed operations experience preferred

Valid Driver's License to complete daily dealership visits

Occasional travel required

MarketSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 877-883-4575 or email HR@MarketSource.com. 

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.  This role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

San Fran Candidates only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Los Angeles Candidates only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 

Unincorporated Los Angeles County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Where applicable, in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Candidates must satisfy all pre-employment screening criteria and may be disqualified due to criminal history because the requirements of this position, as outlined above, may include: access to valuable company assets; exercise of good judgment and performance of duties safely under work conditions that may be stressful including under supervision of client; access to sensitive personal or financial information; and/or access to objects that may be used to inflict injury or harm to others.