Service Manager | Drive Growth, Training & Client Success

Socket.dev; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Service Manager to coordinate and oversee the daily activities of the Service Department. The role focuses on maintaining an efficient, profitable operation through staffing, customer retention, cost controls, and comprehensive service records.

The ideal candidate has a BA in Business Management, at least five years of related experience, and strong interpersonal skills. CDL is preferred. The company offers competitive pay, ESOP, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management preferred.
• Five years of related experience and/or training required.
• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Experience with heavy duty dealerships preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Creates and uses specific plans and programs designed to meet sales revenues and net profit goals, as established in the yearly business plan.
• Works with the COO and Director of Service to accomplish assigned goals.
• Monitors and controls the performance of the department using appropriate reports, tracking systems, and surveys.
• Reviews and analyzes technician’s performance results and provides leadership and guidance when applicable.
• Analyzes and provides leadership in the area of market potential and penetration for all Service Department capabilities.
• Coordinates and maintains a working relationship with all other department heads
• Facilitates and/or conducts technical training and sends employees to appropriate training schools as needed.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with customers to encourage repeat and referral business.
• Handles customer complaints immediately and according to the dealership’s guidelines.
• Establishes and maintains 24 hour follow-up with all customers to confirm satisfaction with the service experience.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Heavy-duty dealerships experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management

Five years of related experience

CDL preferred

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Service Manager to coordinate and oversee the daily activities of the Service Department. The role focuses on maintaining an efficient, profitable operation through staffing, customer retention, cost controls, and comprehensive service records.

The ideal candidate has a BA in Business Management, at least five years of related experience, and strong interpersonal skills. CDL is preferred. The company offers competitive pay, ESOP, and opportunities for growth.