Automotive Detailer

Spring is right around right the corner here in the Pacific NorthWest, and for some, that means it's time to get their cars taken care of and out of storage. With that being said, an opportunity has arisen for a select few ideal candidates to join the team & assist with the continued growth of NWAS.

As this position is not entry-level, serious detail experience is required. As a first-time employee of NorthWest Auto Salon, you will be trained with proper shop procedures & practices prior to getting your hands dirty even with professional detailing experience.

JOB DUTIES MAY INCLUDE & ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Hand washing / prepping vehicles for detail, PPF, tint, or wrap installations
• Basic exterior / interior reconditioning & surface cleansing- Customer care, greeting clients & assisting with vehicle reception or delivery
• Shop cleaning & occasional janitorial duties
• Event set-up assistance
• Control shop conditions by ensuring lot is clean and orderly plus ensure traffic patterns are efficient and safe.
• Develop and train staff within the Department
• Monitor all training requirement for the department and ensure timely completion of all training required.
• Provide excellent customer service
• Make sure customers receive prompt, efficient and courteous attention.
• Maintain a professional appearance, orderly work environment and friendly disposition by greeting others.
• Make sure all area conditions do not threaten employee or customer safety.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned by Operations Manager or General Manager

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• A minimum of two (2) to (3) three years of supervision/management preferred. Previous lead detail experience preferred.
• Strong computer ability with basic knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good business judgment and discretion to analyze and address opportunities.
• Well-organized and responsible with an aptitude in problem-solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong multitasking skills along with the ability to adapt to changing work environments.
• Demonstrate ability to learn, retain and articulate product related information and provide unscripted responses on appropriate subject matter.
• Must be qualified to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver's license.

This position is intended to be full-time from the get go. Candidates for this position need to have a good attitude towards a heavy workload & working within strict completion timelines. One must also have a presentable appearance, and calm, cool, collected demeanor. You must be open to learning new techniques, unafraid of asking questions, and a driven self-starter.

Our workspace environment is clean and well-lit. Our schedule is paced for excellence above all else. As an employee of NWAS, you will be expected to take your time with each task & complete it to the best of your abilities, regardless of what it may entail. We hold our work to the highest standards in the industry & want every customer to leave with a sense of absolute satisfaction after having their vehicle serviced at our facility.

You must be capable of working on or around rare, exotic cars, luxury vehicles, and daily drivers equally, without preference for procedure. Here at NWAS, we believe all cars deserve to be properly cared for regardless of make or model - the quality and consistency of our work is paramount.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please attach a well-written, *personalized cover letter & resume* free of grammatical errors.

Thanks for reading & we look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lynnwood, WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Vehicle Detailing/management: 1-2 years (preferred but not required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person