Assistant Service Manager

Lithia-; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

Short and Long-Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Lithia Motors' Priority Toyota Chesapeake is seeking an Assistant Service Manager to assist the Service Manager in directing all service staff, training, and development, and coordinating with Support Services Fixed Operations. The role emphasizes customer service, policy compliance, and achieving performance targets. A strong leader with dealership experience is required, with commission-based pay. High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in an automotive dealership service department is required.
• Strong teaching and mentoring abilities for Service Advisors & technicians.
• Excellent presentation and time management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate service staff under the Service Manager to ensure customer service excellence and targets.
• Recruit, train, and develop Service Department personnel.
• Liaise with Support Services Fixed Operations to ensure policy compliance and warranty/receivables tracking.
• Review repair orders for legibility and legality; ensure manufacturer policies are followed.
• Manage warranty, receivables, and service contracts administration and follow-up.

Skills

Teaching

Time Management

Presentation

Automotive dealership experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dealership:Priority Toyota ChesapeakeIf you are an Automotive Service professional that has the drive to perform, exceed and excel… then we want you to come work with us!Get your career in gear today!Lithia Motors embodies a unique blend of talent, leadership, and professionalism in a culture that embraces our Core Values of Earn Customers for Life, Take Personal Ownership, Improve Constantly, and Have Fun. Explore new opportunities with one of the largest and most successful retail automotive teams in the nation!Responsibilities:The Assistant Service Manager assists the Service Manager in directing the activities of all service related staff ensuring exceptional customer service and the attainment of performance targets. This individual is a strong leader who assists in the hiring, training and development of all Service Department personnel to build a winning team. The Assistant Service Manager serves as the liaison between the store and Support Services Fixed Operations, ensuring compliance to all company policies and procedures.Train, develop & mentor Service Advisors & technical staffResolve customer requests, questions and concerns.Inspect repair orders daily for legibility, accuracy and legality.Ensure that all manufacturer policies and procedures are followed.Manage the administration, tracking and follow-up required to stay current on warranty, receivables and service contracts.Qualifications:Previous Automotive Dealership Service department experienceExcellent Teaching, Presentation, Time Management skillsKnowledge of basic accounting principles & computer useAcceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residenceTotal Rewards70,000-180,000 annually commission plan.Actual pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and physical location. Final compensation will be established through the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:Competitive payMedical, Dental and Vision PlansPaid Holidays & PTOShort and Long-Term DisabilityPaid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Stock Purchase PlanLithia Learning CenterVehicle Purchase DiscountsWellness ProgramsAdditional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.comAbout UsAt Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.