General Manager

Better Collision

$100K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in collision repair management
  • Strong understanding of scheduling and production processes
  • Proven leadership skills with team development experience
  • Excellent communication skills with a focus on autonomy and reporting
  • Solid grasp of business metrics: gross profit, parts margins, and labor efficiency
  • Ability to maintain composure during high-pressure situations

Responsibilities

  • Lead operations at the Charleston shop with an ownership mindset
  • Manage and develop an established team, ensuring high standards are met
  • Schedule production and coach managers for optimal workflow
  • Build and maintain customer trust to foster business growth
  • Utilize regional support while exercising independence in decision-making

Benefits

  • Up to 14 days of paid time off (PTO) annually, available after 90 days
  • 1 Floating Holiday upon hire
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Voluntary life insurance options available
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid parental leave policy
  • Pathway opportunities for advancement into regional and strategic roles
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Better Collision Centers has been serving Charleston for several years. We have the building, a full team, and a strong book of business. What we need is a leader to take it to the next level.

This role is for someone who runs a shop like they own it. You'll lead an established team, drive production, and grow Charleston into one of our top performing locations.

The Role

Run our Charleston shop. Lead and develop a full team that is already in place. Schedule production and coach your managers to do the same. Earn customer trust and grow the business. You'll have regional support when you need it and autonomy when you don't.

What We Need
  • Owner's mindset. You act like the business is yours.
  • Real collision experience. You can schedule cars through a shop and coach your team to do the same. Cycle time, throughput, and load balancing are second nature.
  • Leadership. You manage a team, hold standards, and develop people.
  • Autonomy with strong communication. You operate independently, keep regional leadership informed, and never leave your team guessing.
  • Business acumen. Gross profit, parts margins, labor efficiency, and cycle time drive your decisions.
  • Composure. Pressure, conflict, and tough conversations don't rattle you.

Compensation and Benefits
  • Competitive base salary plus performance bonus
  • Up to 14 days PTO annually, prorated first year, available after 90 days
  • 1 Floating Holiday upon hire
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Voluntary life insurance
  • Short term and long term disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Career path into Regional Manager, Multi Shop Operations, and Strategic Growth roles


Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education preferred.
  • Ability to be present on the shop floor and work safely in a production environment.
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.
  • Must be able to visually inspect vehicle damage in a variety of conditions.
  • Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat as needed.


Salary Description

$100,000 to 120,000

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