Internship Automotive Fixed Operations Jobs in California

JOB SUMMARY:

Functions as liaison between the dealership, region, and national headquarters, ensuring the highest standard of assistance to dealers, customers, and assigned accounts. Consistently reviews and tracks service and parts dealer standards with assigned dealers to ensure continuous growth and customer satisfaction. Identifies, develops, and implements solutions to customer and product issues. Applies appropriate policies and procedures to ensure customer retention and effective use of company resources. Identifies, documents, and communicates product quality issues with dealers and customers to support Isuzu’s high level of quality, dependability, and uptime. The ideal candidate will be located in Northern California or the Colorado area.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Promotes the sale and marketing of Isuzu services and parts to meet dealer and corporate objectives. This includes but is not limited to working with dealers' service departments, independent repair shops (IRS), and fleet accounts. Develops marketing strategies with dealers to increase potential parts sales and encourages the use of parts and service co-op to develop strategies.
2. Supports the lifecycle business process by routinely reviewing the dealership’s service process flow management, technical and management abilities, service intake objectives, vehicle uptime priorities, KPIs, etc. Recommends and reviews appropriate actions to improve areas of concern with dealership executives and service management. Works jointly with the Manager, Regional Fixed Operations, during the in-depth review process.
3. Builds customer satisfaction by working on vehicle uptime priority and general customer satisfaction cooperatively with dealer staff, local IRS, and fleet operators. This includes, but is not limited to, actively engaging Vehicle Down Report (VDR) or similar processes, customer assistance (CAS) needs, and general requirements from dealers and customers.
4. Provides administrative and review functions required by dealership, region, and corporate, related to dealer contact reports, warranty processes, lifecycle and technical training, support to TAC and product engineering, etc. Assists dealers in developing solutions to meet requirements of all parties while keeping the customer top priority. Supports regional and corporate activities to increase the Isuzu brand.
5. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to: Manager, Regional Fixed Operations

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Automotive, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent directly related work experience
• Minimum three years' experience working for a domestic manufacturer, import distributor, or new vehicle dealership
• Previous experience as an automotive truck technician and/or dealer service and parts operations is desirable

KNOWLEDGE:

• Thorough understanding of on-highway vehicle mechanical and electrical principles
• Solid knowledge of automotive/truck terminology and operations
• Knowledge of modern diesel and gasoline vehicle systems
• Knowledge of dealership fixed operations

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and with SMART communication technology
• Very strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to be productive and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently while meeting objectives and expected results
• Outstanding time management skills and marketing strategies

PHYSICAL STANDARDS:

The employee must be able to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer or smartphone. This is primarily a traveling position in a mobile office environment, which requires only occasional reaching, stooping, and lifting of office files, reports, or records, typically weighing 25 lbs. or less.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

Requires frequent travel, over 75% of the time, and may include overnight stays. This position covers Northern California (9), Nevada (1), Utah (3), and Colorado (5) area dealerships.

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Champions a culture of safety by ensuring all operations are conducted in full compliance with safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Promotes accountability and continuous improvement in safety practices at all levels.
• Interprets and executes policies that typically affect subordinate organizational units.
• Recommends modifications to operating policies.
• Responsible for managing staff function or heads a centralized functional activity.
• Accomplishes results through lower levels of supervision or through experienced levels of employees who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments.
• Monitors work operations on a daily basis and actively assists, or provides direction to, subordinates as required.
• May perform ongoing tasks of organizational units.
• Frequent contacts with inter-organizational and outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning operations or scheduling of specific phases of projects.
• Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal and external representatives concerning specific operations.

PAY SCALE

The pay scale for this position is between $97,063 and $123,755. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Exceptional Perks That Go Beyond the Basics
Join a workplace that invests in your well-being—mind, body, and future:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage
  Medical, dental, vision, and fertility benefits to support you through every stage of life
• Fertility & Family-Building Support through WIN Fertility: Includes Adoption & Surrogacy Benefits, WINMaternity, and PowerPause, offering up to $25,000 in lifetime benefits for fertility-related services such as IVF, IUI, and preconception support
• Generous Time Off
  Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation, 15 paid holidays annually, sick leave, parental leave, and MTO (Miscellaneous Time Off) for volunteering or a compelling personal need
• Smart Retirement Planning
  Build long-term financial security with a 401(k) plan featuring a company match and an additional Annual Retirement Contribution (ARC)
• Peace of Mind
  Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, as well as Travel Insurance, so you're covered wherever life takes you
• Wellness Program
  Access a variety of tools and resources designed to support your physical and mental well-being
• Tuition Reimbursement
  Pursue continued education with financial support for job-related coursework, degree programs, and professional growth
• Exclusive Employee Discounts
  Save on insurance, travel, entertainment, car purchases/rentals, retail purchases, and more