Bodyshop Estimator- Greensboro, NC

About the Role

The Body Shop Estimator is a key team player responsible for providing estimates, managing day-to-day operations, and ensuring customer satisfaction for the Body Shop. This role involves overseeing the quality of work, scheduling technicians, and ensuring compliance with regulations, while also interacting with insurance companies and customers.

Responsibilities

• Provides 90% of all estimates to customers
• Opens and closes repair orders
• Generates purchase orders
• Approves expenditures for the department
• Manages day-to-day operations of the body shop
• Provides customer service for the department
• Approves outsourcing of services
• Interacts and coordinates with insurance companies to obtain insurance benefits for customers
• Provides DPF (diesel particulate filter) repairs
• Runs errands for the department
• Schedules and assigns technicians' work
• Supervises the quality of work performed
• Tracks and monitors efficiency and productivity of technicians
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations affecting body shop operations
• Develops and communicates the company’s values, vision, and mission

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Proficient computer skills are required
• Previous experience in an automotive, dealership, or body shop environment is strongly preferred
• Prior estimating experience

Skills

• Demonstrated excellence in customer service and communication skills
• Ability to effectively multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a positive attitude
• Strong organizational skills
• Proven ability to set and prioritize goals effectively

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
• Must be able to pass post-offer drug screening, physical examination (including a lift test), and background check

Pay

$25-$34/hour depending on skills and experience + commission

Benefits

• Fantastic Culture
• 401k + match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance + HSA & FSA
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation Days
• Generous Sick Leave time
• Company perks such as employee discounts, company events, and training programs
• Excellent Training and Career Advancement Opportunities

Velocity Vehicle Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.