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Collision Manager, Virtual Estimators

Job Description

Tesla Collision is seeking an energetic professional with a proven record of accomplishment of managing people and processes to work on one of the most progressive vehicle brands in the world. This role is pivotal in overseeing the pre-appointment process and ensuring our customers receive exceptional service from the moment they schedule an appointment until they drop off their vehicle. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of the estimation process, and a commitment to delivering top-notch customer experiences.

Responsibilities

Department Leadership: Lead and manage the pre-appointment estimator team, ensuring high performance and adherence to company standards
Process Optimization: Develop and implement efficient processes for customer communication, damage documentation, and parts coordination to enhance overall department efficiency
Customer Service Excellence: Oversee customer interactions to ensure exceptional service, address any issues or escalations, and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction
Training and Development: Train, mentor, and support team members, providing ongoing guidance to ensure they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge
Quality Control: Review and validate parts-only estimates prepared by team members to ensure accuracy and consistency
Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including the collision managers and regional managers to facilitate communication
Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze department performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Professional experience: 5+ years of experience in management within the collision industry or relevant Certificate from Vocational School in Collision Repair preferred
Solution oriented, demonstrating a high ability to identify root cause of problems and develop solutions.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire team to achieve business targets
Capable of self-managing and working independently in limited supervision environments. Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays
Capable of reading and comprehending automotive repair procedures and knowledge of methods, techniques, parts, tools, and materials used in the collision repair of vehicles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to follow instructions with experience with Microsoft Office, understanding of repair estimates
Valid driver’s license preferred

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

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