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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE MANAGER
Royal Oak, Michigan | Full-Time
LEAD THE TEAM. DRIVE PERFORMANCE. BUILD SUCCESS.
Are you an experienced Automotive Service Manager ready to take your career to the next level?
We are a premier, fast-growing, family-owned and operated automotive dealership in Royal Oak, Michigan, seeking a proven leader to oversee our service department, maximize productivity, develop our team, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.
If you understand dealership fixed operations, know how to motivate technicians and service advisors, and have a track record of driving profitability, we want to meet you!
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead Your Team: Recruit, train, coach, and motivate service advisors, technicians, and support staff.
- Drive Profitability: Maximize shop productivity, technician efficiency, labor sales, and overall department performance.
- Deliver Customer Satisfaction: Build customer loyalty, resolve concerns, and ensure quality repairs.
- Manage Daily Operations: Oversee shop scheduling, workflow, technician productivity, and department efficiency.
- Coordinate with Parts: Work closely with the Parts Manager to minimize downtime and keep repairs moving.
- Maintain Compliance: Ensure manufacturer warranty guidelines, OSHA standards, and dealership policies are followed.
- Track Performance: Monitor department KPIs, financial performance, and operational goals.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Minimum 3–5 years of Automotive Service Manager or Assistant Service Manager experience in a dealership.
- Proven ability to lead technicians, service advisors, and support personnel.
- Strong understanding of fixed operations, flat-rate productivity, and service department profitability.
- Experience with CDK and DealerFX preferred.
- ASE certifications or manufacturer-specific training are a plus.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Competitive Base Salary Performance-Based Bonuses
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Ongoing Manufacturer Training
- Professional Career Development
- Family-Owned & Operated Dealership
- Long-Term Leadership Opportunity
APPLY TODAY — VIRTUAL INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE!
Interested in taking the next step in your automotive management career?
Apply today for the opportunity to complete a convenient one-way virtual video interview from your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
No need to schedule an initial interview or take time away from your current position. Complete your interview at your convenience, 24/7.
Your interview will be reviewed personally by dealership decision-makers — not AI or automated screening software.
Qualified candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps in our hiring process.
APPLY NOW — YOUR NEXT AUTOMOTIVE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY STARTS HERE!
Work Location: In person
Automotive Sales, Parts and Service
Salary : $80,000 - $119,973