Collision Center Estimator

About Us

At Leachman we believe in hard work driven by the desire for success. We work as a team to pursue excellence daily. Things occur that we cannot control but we will not allow it to affect our pursuit of excellence our discipline our these situations we must be solution oriented. Our commitment to our culture and process will lead us to success. We will not look at the scoreboard but will grade ourselves by how well we worked the process that day. Our vision is to be the best dealership group in the USA. We will pursue growth and aim to be the most successful dealership in the South while providing the best workplace for employees the best experience for our customers and be a pivotal part of each community we serve. We believe that each employee contributes directly to Leachmans growth and success and we hope you will take pride in being a member of our team.

About This Role

What we Offer

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Holiday Pay
• Vacation Pay
• Accident Death & Dismembered Insurance
• Hospitalization Insurance
• Short Term Disability Plan
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Military Leave
• Voting Time Off
• Demonstrator Vehicle Discount
• Employee Discounts for Vehicle Service and Parts/Accessories
• Uniform & Uniform Maintenance
• Complimentary Family Meals
• Sponsorship sporting art & music event tickets

Job Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and assess the full extent of repairs needed
• Prepare accurate timely estimates using industry-standard estimating software (CCC ONE Mitchell Audatex)
• Communicate with customers to explain repair processes timelines and costs
• Work directly with insurance adjusters to negotiate and finalize repair estimates
• Monitor repair progress update customers and estimates as needed
• Ensure all repairs meet safety standards and manufacturer guidelines
• Maintain thorough documentation of all estimates supplements and communications
• Coordinate with technicians and parts departments to ensure efficient workflow
• Deliver excellent customer service throughout the repair process

Qualifications & Skills

• Valid and clean Drivers record for the past two years
• Pre-employment background check and drug screening required
• Previous experience as an auto body estimator or in collision repair (preferred)
  Strong knowledge of vehicle construction repair methods and parts (preferred)
  Familiarity with estimating software (CCC ONE Mitchell or similar)(preferred)
  Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  High attention to detail and organizational skills
  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple jobs

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals employment decisions at Leachman will be based on merit qualifications and abilities. Leachman does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Leachman will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment including selection job assignment compensation discipline termination and access to benefits and training.