AUTOMOTIVE DETAIL MANAGER

NOW HIRING – AUTOMOTIVE DETAIL MANAGER

Tropical Ford | Orlando, FL

Tropical Ford is seeking an experienced, dependable, and hands-on Automotive Detail Manager to oversee daily detail department operations.

We are looking for someone with extensive knowledge of professional automotive detailing, exceptional attention to detail, strong leadership skills, and the ability to maintain quality and efficiency in a fast-paced dealership environment.

Responsibilities

- Oversee daily detail department operations, employee productivity, workflow, and quality control.

- Ensure all new vehicles receive the required PDI, Clean for Delivery, and ProPack services when applicable.

- Perform and oversee complete interior and exterior detailing on used and customer vehicles.

- Ensure all vehicles are thoroughly inspected and meet dealership quality standards before being released.

- Coordinate vehicle completion, movement, and key handoffs with the Sales and Fleet departments.

- Prioritize work orders and ensure vehicles are completed within required deadlines.

- Train, supervise, and assist detail employees in proper detailing procedures and techniques.

- Maintain a clean, organized, efficient, and professional department.

- Follow and execute instructions and directives provided by the overseeing Detail Department Manager, New Vehicle Sales Manager, and Used Vehicle Sales Manager.

- Communicate effectively with management regarding vehicle status, department needs, and any potential delays.

- Take initiative to improve productivity, quality, and overall department performance.

Required Qualifications

- Extensive hands-on experience in professional automotive detailing.

- Complete knowledge of interior and exterior detailing, including but not limited to:

- Machine buffing and polishing

- Paint correction and scratch removal

- Complete interior and exterior detailing

- Carpet and upholstery shampooing and extraction

- Stain and odor removal

- Leather, vinyl, and plastic cleaning and conditioning

- Exterior paint decontamination and protection

- Proper use of professional detailing chemicals, tools, and equipment

- Ability to independently perform a complete professional detail on used and customer vehicles.

- Previous management or supervisory experience.

- Strong attention to detail and quality control.

- Excellent time management, organization, and communication skills.

- Ability to follow management direction, maintain accountability, and ensure assigned tasks are completed correctly and on time.

- Ability to work efficiently under pressure without sacrificing quality.

What We Expect

We are looking for a hands-on leader, not just a supervisor. The ideal candidate must be capable of performing all aspects of professional vehicle detailing while effectively managing employees and daily operations.

This position requires accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and the ability to follow management directives while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Our goal is to maintain a well-organized, productive detail department that consistently delivers quality vehicles and supports the needs of our Sales, Fleet, and Body Shop departments.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and relevant automotive detailing and management experience for consideration.