Job Description

Exciting Opportunity: Automotive Service Manager - Lead Our Team Behind the Scenes!

I'm assisting a well-established, family-owned pre-owned sports car dealership in their search for a skilled

Automotive Service Manager

to lead their internal operations. If you're a hands-on leader with technical expertise and a knack for streamlining processes--while keeping sales staff, technicians, and vendors aligned--this role is for you.

About the Role

This isn't just a customer-facing position--you'll be the backbone of the service department, ensuring smooth operations between sales, service, and vendors. You'll oversee everything from vehicle reconditioning and technician workflow to parts procurement and internal communications.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership:

Directly manage service staff and mechanics, providing technical guidance (transmissions, brakes, alignments, diesel engines, etc.) while fostering a collaborative environment.

Internal Coordination:

Partner with sales teams to prioritize vehicle recon timelines and ensure seamless handoffs between departments.

Vendor & Inventory Mastery:

Negotiate with parts suppliers, track inventory levels, and keep costs in check--no unnecessary downtime.

Quality Control:

Enforce strict safety and repair standards, conducting spot-checks to ensure every vehicle meets the dealership's high bar.

Process Optimization:

Refine workflows to boost efficiency (think: faster turnaround on diagnostics, repairs, and transport).

Why You'll Love This Role

Autonomy:

A family-run business means no corporate red tape--just solutions-driven leadership.

Technical + Management Balance:

Flex your mechanic expertise andleadership skills--no sitting behind a desk all day.

Impact:

Your work directly fuels sales success by ensuring every vehicle is showroom-ready.

The Ideal Candidate

5+ years in dealership/service management

with

hands-on mechanic experience

(you know a torque wrench from a timing light). A

diplomatic leader

who can bridge gaps between sales, techs, and vendors. Obsessed with details--whether it's a brake job or a billing discrepancy. Thrives in fast-paced environments (think: juggling recon deadlines, staff schedules, and vendor calls).

The Trade-Offs

No corporate benefits

, but competitive pay and a tight-knit team culture.

Schedule:

Typical dealership hours (closed Sundays + most holidays).

Job Type:

Full-time, on-site

Perk:

Employee discount on sweet rides (because who doesn't love a sports car?).

Ready to shift gears into a role where your expertise drives the whole operation?

Reach out to learn more!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $96,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount
Work Location: In person