East Hartford Collision Center Manager
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Hoffman Auto Group
East Hartford, CT, US
Summary
Responsible for running an efficient and profitable Collision Center by managing financial metrics, production costs, and insurance relationships. The role focuses on leading a team, maintaining manufacturer standards, and ensuring high customer satisfaction scores.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: East Hartford , CT 06108Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $165,000.00 Base+Commission/yearRole Purpose
Responsible for running an efficient and profitable Collision Center.
Leadership
Collision Center positions
Core Accountabilities
Financial: Operate the department at the standards and metrics set by the Fixed Operations Director, ensuring maximum production while controlling costs. Forecast goals and objectives yearly or as needed. Attain top level recognition with any and all insurance relationships. Keep all schedules and receivables current.
Employee: Create an environment that encourages open dialogue and strong morale between yourself and your team and within your team. Foster an atmosphere of learning, helpfulness and development within your team. Keep employee turnover less than or equal to the standard established by your Fixed Operations Director. Hold your team to the standards established and ensure they receive regular feedback and employ crucial conversations, to include written performance plans or disciplinary action when needed.
Manufacturer/Insurance companies: Maintain a strong and healthy relationship with the factory and our Insurance providers. Ensure training compliance, facility standards or any other requirements mandated by the factory or Insurance carrier. Keep complete and accurate warranty paperwork or insurance documentation that meet all the requirements of the factory Warranty Policy and Procedures manual (check with your service managers) or Insurance company.
Customer: Maintain manufacturer customer satisfaction scores or other related standards (ex. retention) at or above factory standards. Be focused on social media responsiveness and the need for quick resolution to your customers concerns. Google ratings or comparable social media standings must be kept at the levels dictated by your Fixed Operations Director.
Technology: Embrace ALL of the technology at your disposal and ensure you have a complete understanding and working knowledge of them. Hold your staff accountable on the utilization of the technologies and provide regular feedback and coaching to your team to ensure maximum effectiveness of your tools. Proactively seek out and be aware of new technologies of interest and present them to your Fixed Operations Director
QualificationsCompetencies and Qualifications
High School Diploma
5+ years’ experience in a collision center and/or customer service orientated environment preferred
Can adapt and embrace change with an internal and external customer centric mindset
Act as an advocate for teammates and have a strong commitment to technology advancement
Possesses effective communication skills: oral, written, listening.
Works well with customers, promotes a positive image of the company, strives to solve issues raised by customers.
Ability to stay on feet for entire shift.
In 1921, Hoffman Auto Group was founded by brothers Israel and Barney Hoffman with the acquisition of a Ford franchise in New Hartford, Connecticut. After over 100 years and with the third and fourth generations leading the company, Hoffman is regarded as one of the most successful family-owned businesses in Connecticut with locations in East Hartford, Avon, New London, and Waterbury. In 2025, the company celebrated its first expansion outside of Connecticut with the acquisition of two dealerships in Burlington, Vermont.
Hoffman is committed to delivering exceptional customer experience and driving innovation in the industry through its 11 brands: Audi, BMW, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Genesis, Lexus, Lincoln, Porsche, Subaru, and Toyota. The company employs over 600 employees and consists of sales, service, and parts, two state-of-the-art collision centers, and in-house training and advancement, business development, and marketing.
In addition to setting new standards of excellence and service for both customer experience and employee culture, the company demonstrates a robust commitment to the community through its philanthropy.
Founded
1921
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Retail Motor Vehicles
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
East Hartford, CT
In 1921, Hoffman Auto Group was founded by brothers Israel and Barney Hoffman with the acquisition of a Ford franchise in New Hartford, Connecticut. After over 100 years and with the third and fourth generations leading the company, Hoffman is regarded as one of the most successful family-owned businesses in Connecticut with locations in East Hartford, Avon, New London, and Waterbury. In 2025, the company celebrated its first expansion outside of Connecticut with the acquisition of two dealerships in Burlington, Vermont.
Hoffman is committed to delivering exceptional customer experience and driving innovation in the industry through its 11 brands: Audi, BMW, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Genesis, Lexus, Lincoln, Porsche, Subaru, and Toyota. The company employs over 600 employees and consists of sales, service, and parts, two state-of-the-art collision centers, and in-house training and advancement, business development, and marketing.
In addition to setting new standards of excellence and service for both customer experience and employee culture, the company demonstrates a robust commitment to the community through its philanthropy.
Founded
1921
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Retail Motor Vehicles
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
East Hartford, CT