Service Manager - Specialized Santa Monica - Santa Monica, CA Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
Service Manager - Specialized Santa Monica - Santa Monica, CAem> Oversee and ensuring swift completion of all warranty issues and shop bikes Maintain primary point of contact with Specialized warranty representative Uphold all safety, cleanliness, and appropriate stocking of tools at workstations (service department and rider care) Staff has direction and is informed when manager is not present (days off, time off, etc.) so that all service members are working purposefully towards service goals Evaluate each employee's performance and is first point of contact when issues arise in service among riders, service employees, and the service/sales interface Contribute to the larger Specialized R&D team by closing the feedback loop; providing insights from both the technician's perspective and remitting valuable critique and reaction from our riders WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN Passion for cycling and the Specialized brand A current or former retail employee with 1+ years of experience Excellent communication with the ability to effectively interact with riders and team members Must be able to work as business dictates which includes weekends Ability to stand for extensive time periods; while occasionally walking, kneeling, or reaching Able to lift at least 50 lbs. HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE Overall profitability of the department: covering and exceeding departments' run cost Lead service team in all bicycle and store service functions: new bike builds, walk-in repairs, and checked-in repairs, while exemplifying best practices for all service staff Overseeing and assigning workload, both when present and not, to ensure efficient flow and achieving 24-hour turn around (on all tickets not requiring special order) Manage all aspects of repair workflow: intake, job prioritization, service part order management, timely completion and quality of all work, and rider communication.
