Market Service Director

AutoNation Eastern Region Office The Market Service Director (MSD) acts under the authority of the Region Vice President of After-Sales and is responsible for the effective operation of all service & parts departments within the assigned Market. The primary focus of this role is to ensure business growth and improve the customer and associate experience. The MSD is responsible for directing the appropriate resources to most effectively implement, sustain, and ensure compliance with all AutoNation core processes. The MSD is accountable for the financial performance, customer satisfaction, marketing, manufacturer relations, staffing, and overall coordination of the service & parts activities within the region. Job Responsibilities: Provide quantitative/qualitative analysis of service & parts operations performance (financial, CSI, warranty trends, inventory performance, facility utilization). Direct specific actions/accountability to address any out-of-line conditions or to capitalize on opportunities by priority. Assist After-Sales Managers (Service and Parts Managers) & GM’s in development of and follow-up on “results oriented” business unit action plans. Champion AutoNation initiatives within the region (assess, train, implement, certify, etc.,). Business unit interaction through in-store visits, telephone, and written correspondences. Provide feedback to the market, regional and corporate staff based on the contacts. Involvement in and coordination of collective marketing efforts. Monitor morale & advise leadership of the region on appropriate courses of action. Develop succession plan within the region for continuous service & parts operations development. Oversight of the collective recruiting, selection, and staffing of store fixed operations in the region. Recruit, develop, and inspire high performing teams. Evaluate and coordinate training initiatives / recognition and team building. Participate in the annual budget preparation and validation with quantifiable data and initiatives. Compliance and reporting of any activity that would expose the corporation to avoidable risk. Effective leadership of assigned staff / coordinate external resources. Mandatory Qualifications: High School graduate or equivalent. 5 to 8 years Automotive Service and Parts leadership or equivalent experience (store level and multi-unit level). Valid driver’s license. Prior managerial accounting & P/L responsibility. Reside or willing to relocate to primary region of responsibility. Preferred Qualifications: Four-year college degree. Industry knowledge (operations, management, insurer relations, etc.,). Ability to analyze and interpret financial operating reports. Experience in service, parts, and/or collision business operations. Current in industry trends, process, and procedures. Exposure to advanced production principles. Demonstrated communications skills, both written and oral. Demonstrated project management, presentation, and training skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. AutoNation is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Company Overview AutoNation, a provider of personalized transportation services, is driven by innovation and transformation. As one of America's most admired companies, AutoNation delivers a peerless Customer experience recognized by data-driven consumer insight leaders, Reputation and J.D. Power. Through its bold leadership and brand affinity, the AutoNation Brand is synonymous with