Automotive Service Manager - CENTRAL CAMPAIGN

The Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with bonus

Health Insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Employee vehicle discounts

Training and development

Job summary

The Hertrich Family of Dealerships is seeking an accomplished Automotive Service Manager to lead a high-performing service team on Delaware's coastal area. This role offers career growth, strong compensation, and a balanced lifestyle near the beach.

Join a respected regional dealership group known for investing in its managers, with opportunities to drive performance metrics and customer satisfaction across multiple brands.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Automotive Service Management experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven success in high-volume service operations.
• Solid understanding of dealership systems (DealerTrack experience preferred).
• High School Diploma or GED required (college preferred).
• Willingness to relocate to Delaware or Maryland's Eastern Shore.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily service department operations.
• Drive customer satisfaction, CSI, and retention.
• Coach, train, and develop Advisors and Technicians.
• Manage workflow, productivity, and repair order efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs, financial performance, and service metrics.
• Ensure compliance with dealership and manufacturer standards.
• Build a positive, high-performance service culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

High-volume operations

DealerTrack experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Automotive Service Manager

Full-Time | Delaware Beaches & Maryland's Eastern Shore

Lead a Top Service Team. Live Where Others Vacation.

The Hertrich Family of Dealerships is seeking an accomplished Automotive Service Manager ready to take the next step with one of the most respected dealership groups in Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. At Hertrich, we don't just fill openings - we build careers across a growing dealership network.

This is an opportunity for a proven service leader who wants career growth, strong compensation, and a better quality of life near the beach-without sacrificing professional challenge or advancement.

Why This Opportunity?

• Leadership role with a respected, regional dealership group
• Long-term growth with a company that invests in its managers
• Coastal lifestyle near the Delaware Beaches and Eastern Shore
• Hands-on executive leadership and strong operational support
• Performance-driven culture with high standards and accountability

About Hertrich

Family-owned for three generations, Hertrich operates 24 dealerships, 15 collision centers, and 18 automotive brands across the Delmarva Peninsula. We're a Top 100 dealership group committed to integrity, excellence, and giving back to our communities.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with performance bonus potential
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal/sick days
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee vehicle purchase discounts
• Ongoing training and professional development

What You'll Do

• Lead daily service department operations
• Drive customer satisfaction, CSI, and retention
• Coach, train, and develop Advisors and Technicians
• Manage workflow, productivity, and repair order efficiency
• Monitor KPIs, financial performance, and service metrics
• Ensure compliance with dealership and manufacturer standards
• Build a positive, high-performance service culture

What We're Looking For

• 2-3 years of Automotive Service Management experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proven success in high-volume service operations
• Solid understanding of dealership systems (DealerTrack experience preferred)
• High School Diploma or GED required (college preferred)
• Willingness to relocate to Delaware or Maryland's Eastern Shore

Hertrich Family of Dealerships is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.