Automotive Service Manager

Crown Cars; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes Benz Porsche of Tallahassee seeks an Automotive Service Manager to lead the service department, ensuring quality repairs and effective budgeting. You will supervise technicians, manage staffing, and coordinate with factory guidelines to maintain high service standards.

You will drive customer satisfaction through fair estimates, timely service, and strong communication, while upholding Crown Automotive Group’s employee-centric culture and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• 5+ years of dealership service management experience.
• Mercedes Benz and/or Porsche service management experience preferred.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage budgets.
• Excellent leadership and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains work in process at Crown’s standards.
• Hires, trains, motivates, counsels, and monitors the performance of all service department staff.
• Prepares and administers an annual operating budget for the service department.
• Develops and implements a marketing plan which promotes new and repeat business.
• Directs and schedules the activities of all department employees.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and warranty procedures.
• Maintains good relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.

Skills

Management

Customer service

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

CRM systems

Job description

Mercedes Benz Porsche of Tallahassee has an immediate need for an Automotive Service Manager

Responsibilities include:

• Maintains work in process at Crown’s standards.
• Maintains all management reports in accordance with Crown’s policies.
• Forecasts goals and objectives for the department and strives to meet them.
• Hires, trains, motivates, counsels, and monitors the performance of all service department staff.
• Prepares and administers an annual operating budget for the service department.
• Maintains reporting systems required by general management and the factory.
• Attends managers’ meetings.
• Monitors and controls the performance of the department using appropriate reports, tracking systems, and surveys.
• Strives for harmony and teamwork within the department and with all other departments.
• Develops and implements a marketing plan which promotes new and repeat business.
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that affect service operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Understands and ensures compliance with manufacturer warranty and policy procedures.
• Accounts for all documents; ensuring none are missing and all are processed correctly.
• Holds weekly department meetings.
• Directs and schedules the activities of all department employees.
• Facilitates and/or conducts technical training and sends employees to appropriate training schools as needed.
• Monitors technicians' daily productivity reports and corresponding payroll records.
• Monitors and follows up on parts orders with the parts manager to ensure availability.
• Initials all repair orders before submitting them to the warranty department, monitoring for sales and hours relative to expectations.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with customers to encourage repeat and referral business.
• Informs repair technicians of time allowances on each repair order. Maintains high-quality service repairs and minimizes comebacks.
• Conducts periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality.
• Ensures that the work areas and customer waiting area are kept clean.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with vocational and technical schools to enhance personnel recruitment activities.
• Serves as liaison with factory representatives.
• Ensures the proper care, storage, and inventory of special tools.
• Ensures that customers' service files are up-to-date and readily available for reference.
• Ensures that all customers are greeted promptly and given fair estimates on costs and time required for repairs and maintenance.
• Prepares pricing guides and maintenance menus for frequent labor operations.
• Handles customer complaints immediately and according to dealership's guidelines.
• Establishes and maintains 24-hour follow-up with all customers to confirm satisfaction with the service experience.
• Resolves employee issues while maintaining high employee morale and acceptable retention levels.
• Maintains safe work environment.
• Attends department meetings as requested.
• Other duties may be assigned, based on company needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• College degree preferred

Experience:

• 5+ years of dealership service management experience required
• Mercedes Benz and/or Porsche service management experience preferred

Technical or Administrative Knowledge:

• Basic computer knowledge preferred.
• Automotive mechanical repair knowledge or auto service sales knowledge preferred.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Special Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to resolve employee issues while maintaining high employee morale and acceptable retention levels.
• Ability to give customers a non-technical explanation of technical repairs.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills and customer service skills – approachable, cheerful, helpful, etc.
• Maintains professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Current Driver’s License and ability to meet US employment and Crown’s eligibility requirements.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

EOE/DFWP

Mercedes Benz Tallahassee is part of Crown Automotive Group, headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.

At Crown Automotive, our culture is defined by our unwavering commitment to being 'Employee Centric'. We prioritize the well-being, growth, and happiness of every member of our team, because we understand that our employees are the driving force behind our success. With a focus on transparency, collaboration, and respect, we foster an environment where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Join us and become part of a company culture where your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your potential is limitless.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace