Automotive Service Manager Details

Automotive Service Manager

Fred Beans Automotive Group - Flemington, NJ

Employment Type : Full-Time

Fred Beans Nissan of Flemington is looking to hire an experienced Service Manager to manage its growing service department!

The Service Manager is responsible for customer sensitive, efficient and profitable operations of the dealership’s Service Department, handling customer relations, employee relations, and employee satisfaction. The Service Manager will operate the department at maximum production; create a good work environment while properly managing the assets of the department.

Duties and responsibilities of the Service Manager will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Maximize stall utilization by staffing shop to its maximum level.
Monitor Daily and Weekly Production objectives are set and met.
Enforce compliance with the Service Quality Process.
Counsel with and train ASMs.
Conduct interviews and assist in staffing needs to keep shop and operations a capacity.
Measure customer hours and maintenance vs. repair.
Determine and maintain pricing for shop and Quick Lane services. Maintain & develop customer loyalty system.
Supervise and monitor all direct mail and marketing efforts.
Utilize CDK to create reports for Managers and Supervisors.
Monitor and maintain bi-weekly group leader meetings.
Advise and monitor for positive CSI Maintain the tracking system.
Follow up and correct all complaints within 24 hours.
Become familiar with and follow up with all manufacturer and aftermarket warranty company policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain productive relationships with the manufacturer’s designated warranty representatives and the representative of any aftermarket warranty company with which the dealership conducts business.
Monitor the use of special warranty programs for diagnosis time, straight time repairs, etc. for abuse by the service sales and/or technical staff.
Handle customer complaints that demand management’s attention tactfully, promptly and with genuine concern for the customer’s problems.

Requirements necessary for the Service Manager position include, but are not limited, to the following;

At least 3 years of Service Associate experience with an Automotive dealership or Independent Repair Facility
Clean driving record for past three years and ability to submit to a background check.
Vocational training and licenses preferred.

• Fred Beans Family of Dealerships is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check, motor vehicle history, and drug screening*