Automotive Service Manager - CENTRAL CAMPAIGN

HERTRICH Family of Automobile Dealerships; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/Dental/Vision & Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Paid vacation/holidays/personal leave

401(k) with employer match

Employee vehicle discounts

Training & development

Job summary

Hertrich Family of Dealerships in Delaware's beach region seeks an Automotive Service Manager to lead the service department, ensuring top-tier customer satisfaction and efficient repair operations. You will coach advisers and technicians, monitor KPIs, and drive adherence to dealer and manufacturer standards while fostering a high-performance culture.

Relocation to Delaware or Maryland's Eastern Shore is encouraged to join a respected regional group with strong compensation and growth

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of Automotive Service Management experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven success in high-volume service operations.

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

Relocation willingness

Education

High School Diploma

GED

College preferred

Tools

DealerTrack

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.