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We are looking for an experienced, customer-focused Service Reception Manager to lead our busy front-of-house service team and provide strong operational support to the Aftersales Manager. This is a key role responsible for delivering an exceptional customer journey, ensuring efficient service reception operations, and driving performance across all reception touchpoints.
Job Responsibility:
Lead, motivate and develop the service reception team to deliver outstanding customer service
Oversee daily reception operations, ensuring smooth workflow from customer check-in through to vehicle collection
Support the Aftersales Manager with operational planning, performance targets, and customer satisfaction initiatives
Ensure accurate and timely communication between customers, the workshop, and the parts department
Handle escalated customer enquiries and complaints professionally and efficiently
Monitor and improve key metrics including CSI, efficiency of booking processes, and best advice conversions
Implement best practices for reception processes, phone standards, customer updates, and documentation compliance
Deliver ongoing coaching, training, and performance management for the reception team
Ensure all customer authorisations, job details, and system entries are accurate and compliant with brand and dealer standards
Support Aftersales projects, campaigns, and operational improvements
Requirements:
Previous experience in a Service Reception, Service Advisor, or front-of-house leadership role within the automotive industry
Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to handle challenging situations
Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on process excellence
Proficient in automotive DMS systems (e.g., Kerridge, CDK, Pinnacle) is desirable
What we offer:
Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 33 days inc. bank holidays
Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay