Automotive Detail Team Lead
Location: Raleigh NC Schedule: Evenings and weekends required
Build Your Career with BDS Dealer Pros
Since 1996, BDS Dealer Pros has provided automotive detailing and reconditioning services to dealership partners across Central North Carolina. We are seeking an experienced automotive detail professional who can lead by example, develop team members, and deliver consistently high-quality work.
Position Overview
This is a hands-on leadership role. The Team Lead performs vehicle detailing while coordinating daily workflow, coaching technicians, maintaining quality and productivity standards, and building strong working relationships with dealership personnel.
What You’ll Do
Lead and Develop the Team
- Assign daily work, monitor workflow, and support the team during high-volume periods or staffing shortages.
- Train, coach, and motivate new and existing Detail Technicians; provide feedback and communicate performance concerns to management.
- Model professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and customer service.
Detail Vehicles and Maintain Quality
- Perform interior and exterior detailing, including washing, clay treatment, buffing, polishing, waxing, paint correction as needed, and interior cleaning and conditioning.
- Photograph vehicles after company training and move vehicles safely on dealership property.
- Inspect completed vehicles, promptly address quality concerns, and maintain dealership presentation standards.
Coordinate Daily Operations and Safety
- Monitor production goals, turnaround times, and team efficiency; coordinate daily priorities with dealership management.
- Maintain supplies, equipment, operational records, and a clean, organized work area; report maintenance needs.
- Follow and reinforce company safety procedures, including proper chemical handling; promptly report injuries, accidents, property damage, and safety concerns.
- Protect customer and company vehicles, keys, tools, and equipment; assist with staffing and scheduling as directed.
Qualifications
- Professional automotive detailing experience and strong knowledge of detailing techniques, products, and equipment.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends.
- Strong communication, organizational, customer service, and team-coordination skills.
Preferred: Previous leadership or supervisory experience; dealership detailing experience; training or mentoring experience; basic computer proficiency; ability to drive manual-transmission vehicles.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Regular standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, and climbing; lifting up to 75 pounds; and safely operating detailing tools and equipment. Work may occur indoors or outdoors in varying weather conditions, with exposure to cleaning chemicals, noise, and moving vehicles. Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits and Growth Opportunities
Eligible employees may have access to health, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) with company match; paid time off; an employee referral program; and opportunities for training and advancement. Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
Join Our Team
At BDS Dealer Pros, we believe great leaders build great teams. If you enjoy hands-on detailing, developing people, and leading by example, we encourage you to apply.
This posting describes the general nature of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change based on business needs, consistent w
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