What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Assistant General Manager - Strategic Operations position at Protech Automotive Solutions?
Protech Automotive Solutions and its affiliated brands is looking for highly talented, dedicated and quality-focused teammates to provide top tier service to our customers.
Job Summary
Responsible for assisting the General Manager with the overall operation of the assigned market. Ensure technicians have the support and resources necessary to complete their work safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company and industry standards.
This position plays an active role in driving market growth by identifying, developing, and maintaining strong relationships with third-party customers. The Assistant General Manager will work to capture new business opportunities, strengthen partnerships with existing clients, and support the General Manager in ensuring operational excellence that drives customer satisfaction, retention, and expansion.
Responsibilities include risk management, teammate development, client relationship management, production oversight, and administrative support while maintaining company goals and standards for performance with an emphasis on market growth and delivering a world-class customer experience.
Role And Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions.
Job Summary
Responsible for assisting the General Manager with the overall operation of the assigned market. Ensure technicians have the support and resources necessary to complete their work safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company and industry standards.
This position plays an active role in driving market growth by identifying, developing, and maintaining strong relationships with third-party customers. The Assistant General Manager will work to capture new business opportunities, strengthen partnerships with existing clients, and support the General Manager in ensuring operational excellence that drives customer satisfaction, retention, and expansion.
Responsibilities include risk management, teammate development, client relationship management, production oversight, and administrative support while maintaining company goals and standards for performance with an emphasis on market growth and delivering a world-class customer experience.
Role And Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Demonstrate a strong ability to lead, develop, and inspire teammates to achieve operational and business success.
- Manage and support field resources within the designated market.
- Ensure all teammates receive the required training, certifications, and ongoing development necessary to perform their roles successfully.
- Assist the General Manager with recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and mentoring field teammates.
- Provide feedback on teammate performance and support development partnership with the GM
- Actively support growth initiatives. Strong focus on third-party customer acquisition and retention.
- Identify opportunities to add new third-party customers within the assigned market including body shops, dealerships, and other strategic partners.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers to ensure satisfaction, retention, and service expansion opportunities.
- Support customer engagement through communication, site visits, and relationship management.
- Partner with GM to identify opportunities to increase service utilization with current customers.
- Assist resolving customer concerns /challenges to maintain strong relationships and protect long-term partnerships.
- Assist the General Manager in monitoring sales performance, workflow, and overall production to ensure operational efficiency.
- Perform quality control reviews for field operations and file reviews to ensure estimate accuracy
- Support operational alignment to ensure service meets company and customer expectations.
- Develop an understanding of budgets and operational metrics to support financial goals.
- Assist in monitoring operational performance and identify improvement in efficiency & productivity.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through consistent communication and engagement.
- Display company core values in all interactions with teammates, customers, clients, and vendors.
- Overall support in areas where the market GM requires assistance as needed.
- 2 Years in automotive mobile repair industry preferred
- Experience in auto repair industry or managing a mobile work force
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to pass MVR/Background check
- Understanding /knowledge of repair process, procedures, and service info.
- Capable of effectively prioritizing and multitasking over a large geography.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to delegate when required.
- Personable and friendly demeanor with a world class customer service approach to internal and external customers
- Maintains a well-groomed and professional appearance
- Must be able to lift 60 pounds independently
- Travel may be required for continuing education and certification training
- Requires standing for extended periods of time with frequent stretching, reaching, walking, and stooping
- Requires frequent driving of company and customer vehicles
- May have exposure to fumes, dust, and chemicals
- Ability to work in a shop environment in inclement weather
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions.