Service Lane Manager - Honda of Stevens Creek

Sonic Automotive; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401k plan

Competitive training programs

Special benefits for car purchases

Job summary

Sonic Automotive is seeking a Service Lane Manager to oversee the daily operations at Honda of Stevens Creek in San Jose, CA. This role is vital in ensuring a top-notch customer experience and efficiency in the service department. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of automotive service management experience, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to lead a team effectively.

Join us for comprehensive training, competitive compensation of $130,000 to $180,000, and rewarding benefits like medical coverage and 401k.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of dealership service operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the service drive.
• Lead and support Service Advisors to achieve performance goals.
• Monitor customer satisfaction scores and resolve customer concerns.
• Drive service sales growth through effective customer communication.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Conflict resolution

Automotive service knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

3+ years of automotive service management experience

Valid driver's license

Tools

Dealership management systems (CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds)

Job description

Service Lane Manager - Honda of Stevens Creek in San Jose, CA at Sonic Automotive

Job Type: Other

Experience: Associate

About

Honda of Stevens Creek is one of the fastest growing brands within the automotive industry. We are building a business based on doing things the right way. From the way we treat our guests, take pride in our work and share opportunities for our employees to grow as we grow. We are proud of what we're doing here and would love to tell you about our opportunities!

Salary: $130,000 to $180,000

Our associates are happy to work here because:

• We boast the lowest turnover in the industry.
• We provide award winning training (Training Magazine Top 125, and Brandon Hall Awards).
• We are committed to developing and promoting within the company.
• Our benefits are extremely competitive with Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, 401k and PTO.
• We encourage peer to peer teamwork and recognition.
• Special benefits to purchasing and leasing a car.
• Personal Automotive Concierge Service.

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We're proud of what we're doing here. Come and join us!

Job Description

The Service Lane Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the service drive, ensuring an exceptional customer experience while maximizing service department efficiency and profitability. This role serves as a leader within the service team, supporting advisors, monitoring workflow, and maintaining high standards of customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily service lane operations and customer traffic flow.
• Lead, coach, and support Service Advisors to achieve performance goals.
• Ensure timely and accurate write-ups, estimates, and repair order processing.
• Monitor customer satisfaction scores and resolve customer concerns professionally.
• Coordinate with technicians and management to improve shop productivity and efficiency.
• Drive service sales growth through effective customer communication and maintenance recommendations.
• Maintain compliance with dealership policies, manufacturer standards, and safety procedures.
• 3+ years of automotive service management, service advisor, or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of dealership service operations and repair order processes.
• Proven ability to lead teams and motivate employees to achieve performance goals.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience using dealership management systems (CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, or similar platforms).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment requirements, including background check, motor vehicle record (MVR) review, and drug screening.

(The Service Lane Manager Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include a base salary. The position may also pay commission compensation which is based on the value, or amount of closed sales achieved from $0.00 (if no sales are made) without any upper limit other than sales performance. The position also may also pay a production bonus based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit.)

Schedule:

• Full Time
• Monday through Saturday availability
• Sundays off

It's time to make the most important move of your career. From our cooperative team-based approach; to our more than 1,000 internal advancements each year, it's easy to see the difference. When you join our organization, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits. Simply put, you'll experience the best that a career in the automotive industry has to offer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.