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Motorworks Auto

Auto Repair Shop General Manager

Blaine, MN · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Motor Works Auto in Blaine, MN is looking to hire a full-time Auto Repair Shop General Manager to oversee our car shop and manage our team. Do you have strong automotive skills? Are you looking for a ...

Klick Lewis

Used Car Technician

Palmyra, PA · On-site

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Auto Repair Shop General Manager

Motor Works Auto

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Salary: $100K - $130K +

Motor Works Auto in Blaine, MN is looking to hire a full-time Auto Repair Shop General Manager to oversee our car shop and manage our team. Do you have strong automotive skills? Are you looking for a work environment that is supportive and optimistic? Would you like to lead a team that is skilled, works hard, and has fun? If so, please read on!


This automotive management position earns a solid base pay plus a monthly bonus which equates to about $100,000 - $130,000/year. We also provide awesome benefits, including 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) with match, paid vacation, one of the most competitive pay plans in the area, lots of available work hours, training, new equipment and no weekends. If this sounds like the right automotive management opportunity for you, apply today!


About Motor Works Auto


We are a full-service automobile company that fixes all makes and models. Founded in 2004, we started in St. Augusta as Augusta Motor Works. We took off from there and now have multiple locations throughout Minnesota where our customers can find quality, friendly and local automotive services. Providing our customers with the highest level of service is our primary goal!


We are always looking for great people to join our amazing team. We provide an excellent workspace by making sure that our operations are always organized and efficient. Our company is family-friendly and filled with skilled professionals and a supportive management team. We also offer great benefits and opportunities for advancement. If our employees win, we win!


A Day in the Life of an Auto Repair Shop General Manager


As an Auto Repair Shop General Manager, you maintain our operations, help customers, and oversee the team. You greet every customer who enters our facility with hospitality and the highest level of respect. Simply and clearly, you present the best solution for car repairs and handle any other questions or concerns they may have. You also consistently and effectively sell our services without jeopardizing honesty or integrity. Managing around 8 - 10 employees, you oversee the store's workflow in an effective manner. Your leadership inspires hard work, positive attitudes, an open space for communication, and great working relationships. You enjoy helping your team and seeing the business thrive!


Qualifications


  • 5+ years of experience in automotive repair, preferably in fixed operations or service management
  • Experience with automotive repair estimation and repair order generation
  • Experience with key performance indicator (KPI) reporting (ticket averages, car counts, labor, and parts reporting)
  • Leadership skills

Do you have the ability to mentor and train others with patience and professionalism? Are you reliable and honest? Can you work well with others? Do you have excellent communication skills? Are you detail-oriented and organized? If yes, you might just be perfect for this automotive management position!


ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR AUTOMOTIVE TEAM?


If you feel that you would be right for this Auto Repair Shop General Manager job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application.


We look forward to meeting you!