Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Automotive Sales, Body Shop, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, High Tech Industry, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Landscaping, Marketing Software, Marketing Vehicles, Mentoring, Online Marketing, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Polishing, Quality Control, Quality Metrics, Retail, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Salon Services, Team Player, Time Management, Warehousing
Xcite Automotive is seeking an Automotive Senior Detailer for our partner dealers in Columbia, SC!
Job Description: The Senior Detailer will be responsible for executing high-quality interior and exterior detailing, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring all vehicles meet company and client quality standards. This position requires strong attention to detail, efficiency, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform advanced interior and exterior detailing (wash, clay bar, buffing, polishing, waxing, shampooing, stain removal)
- Execute paint correction techniques (compounding, polishing, swirl removal)
- Conduct final quality control inspections to ensure vehicles meet client standards
- Safely move and stage vehicles across dealership or lot environments
- Train and support junior detailers on processes, efficiency, and quality expectations
- Maintain proper use of chemicals, tools, and equipment
- Ensure daily production goals and turnaround times are met
- Follow all company safety protocols and operational procedures
- Communicate effectively with management regarding workflow, delays, or issues
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications / Must-Haves
- 1+ years of professional automotive detailing experience (dealership or reconditioning environment preferred).
- Strong knowledge of detailing tools, chemicals, and safe handling procedures.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced dealership environment with high turnaround demands.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship.
- Reliable transportation and full-time availability (including some weekends if required).
- Ability to stand, bend, and work in and around vehicles for extended periods.
Preferred Qualifications / Nice-to-Haves
- Previous experience detailing vehicles in a dealership or high-volume reconditioning shop.
- Familiarity with paint correction, buffing, or ceramic coating.
- Strong time-management skills to handle multiple vehicles per day.
- Team player with good communication skills
Beneficial Types of Previous Experience:
- Auto Technician or Lube Technician
- Body Shop Assistant
- Janitorial, Custodial or Housekeeping
- Warehouse Worker
- Customer Service in Retail
- Car Detailer
- Landscaping
Benefits Offered:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and company holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Career growth opportunities within the dealership and reconditioning network
- Employee referral bonus program
Apply today to start your career in Xcite Automotive! #INDAUTO3
Company Description: Xcite Automotive is a fast-growing automotive service and a software-based company that helps dealers get vehicles frontline-ready quickly and efficiently. Since 2007, Xcite Automotive has been on a mission to make the automotive industry faster, more innovative, and more profitable. Over 1,300 automobile dealers nationwide rely on Xcite's team of 1000+ employees to provide on-site vehicle marketing and reconditioning solutions.
Additional Information: Xcite Automotive provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or orientation. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities