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Automotive Service Manager – Domestic Dealership
Outside of Birmingham, AL - *serious relocation candidates will be considered.*
A well-established, family-owned dealership group is seeking an experienced Automotive Service Manager with a background in domestic brands to take a high-demand service department to the next level. The demand is here. The space is here. What’s missing is the right leader to take it all to the next level.
The store has a strong foundation already in place: loyal customers, strong foundation of technicians, and a dedicated service BDC. The shop is booked out several weeks in advance - creating a tremendous opportunity for a motivated, process-driven leader to build on this success. With available capacity to expand the team, the next Service Manager will focus on recruiting and developing technicians, filling empty stalls, and maximizing department performance. If you’re the kind of leader who thrives on growth, wants to build, and won’t settle for the status quo, this is your shot.
The Dealer Principal will support the Service Manager hired to get their job done without micromanagement.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, train, and motivate service advisors, technicians, and support staff to achieve department goals
- Recruit, hire, and develop technicians to fill open stalls and meet customer demand
- Oversee daily operations of the service department, ensuring efficiency and profitability
- Maintain strong focus on process, workflow, and effective scheduling to maximize shop capacity
- Monitor key performance metrics (ELR, hours per RO, CSI, retention, productivity, efficiency)
- Work closely with the BDC to manage appointment flow and reduce wait times
- Drive sales of service, parts, and warranty work while ensuring quality repairs and customer satisfaction
- Handle escalated customer concerns and maintain high CSI scores
- Ensure compliance with OEM standards, warranty processes, and safety regulations
- Collaborate with parts and sales departments to support fixed and variable operations
- Implement modern technology and best practices to streamline operations
- Develop and manage annual budgets, expense control, and department profitability
The Opportunity:
- Shop booked solid, with room to expand
- Modern approach to doing business – work for a dealer who is on top of modern tools and technologies to drive the business
- Loyal customer base and a trusted dealer group
- Air Conditioned Shop
- Freedom to lead without being micromanaged
- A strong team / foundation already in place, ready to grow with the right leader
Compensation:
- Compensation will be in the $145,000 - $180,000 range with significant room for growth.
- Full benefits package available
Apply:
Please apply with your most recent resume at www.automotivesearchgroup.com ; or call Howard at 508-620-6300 today for more information.
Serious relocation candidates with experience as an Automotive Service Manager in a domestic dealership will be considered for this role.
*all resume submissions will be kept in the strictest confidence*
Salary : $145,000 - $180,000