What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager position at LKQ?
As a part of our continued growth, LKQ is looking for a passionate and experienced Area Manager to join Elitek Vehicle Services! To be successful in this role, one must have ample experience leading a team, creating and implementing strategies, and business-to-business sales. This position also includes full mechanical knowledge, reprogramming using factory equipment, and a large amount of electrical diagnostics. Air Bag diagnostic knowledge and replacement after vehicles have been in a collision, R/I dash and motors, and R/R front suspension parts and subframes are also required.
Essential Job Duties:
- Hiring, training, and developing new Technicians
- Provide prompt and professional service to assigned customers.
- Provide mechanical and diagnostic procedures on most vehicle makes and models.
- Maintain current knowledge of new systems and techniques in the automotive industry, i.e. airbag systems, radar cruise control, forward collision warning, adaptive headlights, and so forth.
- Develop and maintain excellent customer relationships through the use of our company Core Values and Brand Promise.
- Assumes other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- As an area manager, you'll have overall responsibility for technicians in an allocated area.