Automotive Body Shop Manager / Collision Center Manager / Body Shop Director
Nationwide body shop manager opportunities with dealerships and collision centers
Full-Time High Pay + Bonus Opportunities
CarGuys Inc., America's and Canada's #1 Automotive Recruiter, connects Automotive Body Shop Managers, Collision Center Managers, and Body Shop Directors with top-performing dealerships and collision repair facilities across the U.S. and Canada. We work with employers actively hiring experienced leaders who manage collision center operations, drive profitability, and ensure high-quality repairs and customer satisfaction. Our clients provide the opportunityyou choose the best fit.
Top Pay for Body Shop Managers
Industry-leading compensation packages
Performance-based bonuses tied to revenue and efficiency
High-Volume Collision Centers
Established insurance relationships and steady workflow
Modern body shop equipment and repair facilities
Career Growth Opportunities
Advancement into Regional or Multi-Shop Management roles
Leadership development and operational training
Access to top body shop manager and collision management jobs
Personalized job matching based on your leadership experience
No cost to candidatesemployers retain our services
Body Shop Manager Responsibilities
Manage daily operations of the collision center or body shop
Oversee estimators, technicians, painters, and support staff
Drive profitability, revenue growth, and shop efficiency
Monitor KPIs including cycle time, gross profit, and production output
Ensure quality control and proper repair standards
Manage insurance relationships and DRP programs
Handle customer concerns, escalations, and satisfaction (CSI)
Coordinate workflow, scheduling, and repair processes
Body Shop Manager Qualifications
Experience as a body shop manager, collision center manager, or lead estimator
Proven leadership experience in a collision or automotive environment
Strong understanding of collision repair processes and shop operations
Ability to manage teams, workflow, and performance metrics
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Body Shop Manager Skills
Strong leadership and management skills in collision center operations, including staff supervision, workflow management, production efficiency, and quality control. Expertise in estimating, insurance coordination, DRP relationships, and repair planning. Experience managing KPIs such as cycle time, gross profit, repair efficiency, and customer satisfaction (CSI). Skilled in team development, customer issue resolution, and operational management in a high-volume collision repair environment.