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Service Manager – Automotive

Lunde Auto Sales
Wadena, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/1/2026

Service Manager – Automotive

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Lunde Auto Sales & Trusted Car Care

We are hiring an experienced Automotive Service Manager to lead and grow a high-volume service department. This is a senior leadership role with top compensation, performance bonuses, and long-term advancement opportunities.

If you are a proven Service Manager, Service Advisor Manager, or Fixed Operations Leader, this is a career-level opportunity—not just a job.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Top-of-market base salary
  • Monthly and quarterly performance bonuses
  • Profit and revenue incentives
  • Full benefits package
  • Health program
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Career advancement into senior management

High performers are rewarded accordingly.

Key Responsibilities (Indeed Keyword Optimized)

  • Manage daily operations of the automotive service department
  • Lead service advisors and technicians
  • Drive RO count, ARO, labor hours per RO, and gross profit
  • Oversee repair orders, workflow, and scheduling
  • Ensure exceptional customer service and CSI
  • Implement SOPs, KPIs, and accountability systems
  • Control costs while maximizing productivity
  • Partner with ownership on growth and strategy

This role has full operational responsibility.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience as an Automotive Service Manager or Senior Service Advisor
  • Strong understanding of service department operations
  • Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance
  • Experience with metrics, reporting, and process improvement
  • Strong communication and customer-focused mindset
  • Dealership or independent repair shop experience preferred

Leadership experience is required.

Why Work With Us

  • Privately owned automotive group
  • Growing service and reconditioning operations
  • No corporate bureaucracy
  • Investment in people, tools, and systems
  • Clear path for advancement as the company scales

This is a long-term leadership opportunity for the right person.

Don't have the experience? If you're ready for top pay, real responsibility, and real growth, we want to hear from you. We are looking for high achievers-show us why you

Pay: $57, $109,684.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $109,684

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