Service Manager

Vaden; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Dental, health, and vision insurance

Employee discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Vaden Automotive in Savannah, GA, is seeking an experienced Service Manager to lead the Service Department, drive profitability, and develop a high-performing team.

You will oversee daily operations, coach advisors and technicians, monitor KPIs, and ensure processes maximize workflow and customer satisfaction. This role offers long-term growth within a well-established, family-owned organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive fixed operations leadership.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with dealership systems like CDK and Xtime preferred.
• 3+ years in dealership and auto service management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Service Department.
• Drive profitability, efficiency, and departmental performance.
• Lead, coach, and hold accountable Service Advisors and Technicians.
• Monitor KPIs including gross profit, effective labor rate, hours per RO, and CSI.
• Ensure consistent execution of processes to maximize workflow and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with dealership leadership to align fixed operations with overall store goals.
• Analyze financial statements and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Maintain compliance with manufacturer standards and dealership policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer-focused mindset

Tools

CDK

Xtime

Job description

Vaden Automotive is currently hiring an experienced Service Manager to lead the Service Department within one of our dealership operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated automotive leader to drive performance, profitability, and team development. If you're a results-driven leader who thrives in a high-accountability environment and is looking for long-term career growth within a respected, family-owned organization, this could be the right opportunity for you.

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily operations of the Service Department

• Drive profitability, efficiency, and overall departmental performance

• Lead, coach, and hold accountable Service Advisors and Technicians

• Monitor key performance indicators including gross profit, effective labor rate, hours per RO, and CSI

• Ensure consistent execution of processes to maximize workflow and customer satisfaction

• Partner with dealership leadership to align fixed operations with overall store goals

• Analyze financial statements and identify opportunities for growth and improvement

• Maintain compliance with manufacturer standards and dealership policies

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in automotive fixed operations leadership required (Service Manager, Fixed Ops Manager, or similar role)

• Strong understanding of service and parts operations in a dealership environment

• Ability to lead within a performance-driven, results-oriented culture

• Experience with dealership systems such as CDK and Xtime preferred

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to operational excellence

• Valid driver's license and ability to meet dealership employment requirements

• 3+ years of dealership and auto service management experience preferred

Why Choose Vaden Automotive

• Opportunity to lead within a well-established, family-owned dealership organization

• Performance-driven culture with strong leadership support

• Long-term career growth opportunities within Vaden Automotive

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Dental, health, and vision insurance

• Employee discount

• Paid time off

With more than 50 years of success and a growing network of dealerships, Vaden Automotive has built a reputation for excellence, stability, and investing in its people. Apply today and grow your career with Vaden Automotive.

Vaden Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.