Automotive Detail Shop Assistant Manager

3 days ago


Elizabeth City, North Carolina, United States Xcite Automotive Full time
Xcite Automotive is now seeking a Detail Shop Assistant Manager for our partner dealers in Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Job Description: In this role, you will partner with the Shop Manager to oversee daily shop operations, lead a team of skilled detailers, and ensure every vehicle meets our high-quality standards. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong organizational skills, technical knowledge of detailing, and the ability to motivate and mentor a team in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with supervising and coaching detail shop employees.
  • Oversee daily operations, scheduling, and shift coverage.
  • Perform hands-on automotive detailing as needed to support workflow.
  • Ensure all vehicles meet dealership-ready quality standards before delivery.
  • Maintain inventory of detailing products, chemicals, and equipment.
  • Monitor and enforce safety procedures, company policies, and quality control.
  • Collaborate with dealership managers and internal teams to meet production goals.
  • Identify process improvements to increase shop efficiency and turnaround time.
Minimum Qualifications / Must-Haves
  • 2+ years of professional automotive detailing experience (interior and exterior).
  • Prior supervisory, lead, or assistant manager experience in a shop, dealership, or reconditioning environment.
  • Strong knowledge of detailing products, tools, and safety practices.
  • Reliable transportation and full-time availability, including weekends if needed.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and support a dealership workflow.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications / Nice-to-Haves
  • Experience as an Assistant Manager, or Lead Detailer.
  • Background in dealership operations or reconditioning services.
  • Ability to train and mentor detailers on best practices and quality standards.
  • Strong problem-solving and time management abilities.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive pay structure (hourly or salary, based on experience).
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Career growth opportunities within the company.

Apply today to start your career in Xcite Automotive

Company Description

Xcite Automotive is a fast-growing automotive service and a software-based company that helps dealers get vehicles frontline-ready quickly and efficiently. Since 2007, Xcite Automotive has been on a mission to make the automotive industry faster, more innovative, and more profitable. Over 1,300 automobile dealers nationwide rely on Xcite's team of 1000+ employees to provide on-site vehicle marketing and reconditioning solutions.

Additional Information

Xcite Automotive provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or orientation. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities


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