Automotive Service Advisor

Trehan Automotive Inc; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Training & development

Vision insurance

Careers Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Trehan Automotive Inc. in Brandon, Florida, is seeking a full-time Automotive Service Advisor/General Manager to oversee and motivate a talented team of professionals within a high-volume dealership.

The ideal candidate has at least three years in dealership management, strong communication skills, and a track record of driving customer satisfaction and profitability. The role offers a competitive base salary, growth opportunities, and a path to lead daily operations with sales and service

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; high school diploma accepted.
• 3+ years in sales or general manager at a dealership or auto group.
• Strong knowledge of automotive industry trends.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities; ability to interpret P&L statements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and resolve customer complaints to meet satisfaction targets.
• Recruit, hire, and train managers across service, office, and sales teams.
• Assist with creating advertising campaigns to boost sales and brand visibility.
• Attend manager meetings and coordinate with owners and staff on sales processes.
• Implement growth strategies while monitoring P&L and inventory to fit the local market.
• Review financial statements monthly/quarterly/annually before presenting to upper management.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal vehicle sales regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Profit & Loss analysis

Dealership knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Dealership management experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Benefits/Perks

• Careers Advancement Opportunities
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

Are you ready to take the next big step in your automotive industry career? Our high-volume automotive dealership is seeking a full-time Automotive Service Advisor to oversee and motivate our talented team of professionals.

The ideal candidate for this position should have a track record of successful management positions with at least three years of experience, and a strong desire to succeed with integrity.

You will oversee daily operations and assist sales and service managers in setting big but realistic goals. We offer a competitive base salary and financial incentives—when our automotive dealership succeeds, so do you! If you have dealership management experience and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, remedy customer complaints promptly, and ensure customer satisfaction metrics are met
• Recruit, hire, and train service managers, office managers, and sales/finance department managers to meet profit levels
• Assist with the creation of affordable advertising campaigns and programs to increase sales and brand visibility for the car dealership
• Attend manager meetings and establish good working relationships with owners, managers, and dealership staff to establish sales processes and recommend daily unit sales
• Implement growth strategies that align with automotive group objectives by carefully assessing profit and loss while maintaining vehicle inventory that meets the needs of the local market
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for accuracy and completion before sharing them with upper dealership management
• Learn and uphold all local, state, and federal regulations impacting vehicle sales, and the automotive industry as a whole

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required; a high school diploma or GED equivalent needed
• Three or more years of experience in a sales manager or general manager position for a dealership or auto group is necessary
• Knowledge of the automotive industry and trends
• Possess a state-issued driver’s license and acceptable driving record to operate dealership-owned vehicles
• Strong communication skills; a track record of leadership; and the ability to interpret profit and loss statements are necessary for success