Automotive Service Manager – LHM Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Albuquerque

About the role

Larry H Miller Automotive Group is part of Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE: ABG), a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest franchised automotive retailers in the United States. We are redefining the traditional dealership model through innovative technologies and our commitment to our team members, guests, and partners. Our culture, grounded in our North Star and Compass and powered by our D RIVE values, focuses on the vision of becoming the Most Guest Centric Automotive Retailer. At Asbury, we work together to provide exceptional experiences for our guests while promoting a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment where team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Based on our efforts, we have been recognized as one of the best places to work by both Newsweek and US News & World Report.

Do you have a passion for developing talent, providing exceptional guest experiences, and being an innovator in the automotive industry? As an Automotive Service Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our business and in the lives of our team members and customers every day. We are looking for strong, energetic, people-focused team members who will help us redefine the car-buying experience.

The primary responsibility of the Service Manager is to oversee the service department and drive operational success; technicians, service advisors, service call center, lot attendants, detailers, and shuttle driver, etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee schedules and pay plans
• Forecast goals and objectives for the department and strive to meet them
• Work with the Parts Manager to ensure a timely turnaround of parts needed for internal jobs
• Work with shop foreman to ensure customers vehicles are serviced properly and in a timely manner
• Attend manager meetings and conduct service department meetings
• Prepare and administer an annual operating budget for the service department
• Maintain Asbury’s specified service customer pay gross profit growth
• Maintain technician proficiency as specified by Asbury standards
• Partner with technical schools to recruit technicians
• Partner with OEM and other third party vendors
• Handle and resolve customer complaints
• Motivate, train, develop, and reward employees
• Communicate with customers about maintenance and service work needed effectively
• Continue to maintain Asbury’s value, quality, and integrity
• Provide and maintain a safe work place and environment for employees and customers
• Other duties to be determined by management

Requirements

• Strong customer service skills are a must
• Must be able to manage a team, motivate and develop
• Experience with CDK or other automotive software required
• Strong technical aptitude is required
• Proven track record to grow the fixed operation business through excellent CSI, advertising, managing utilization and proficiency of the shop
• Must have 3+ years as an automotive Service Writer/Service Assistant Manager
• Previous automotive Service Management experience is required
• Must be able to manage in a fast paced work environment
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screens (background & drug test)

Benefits

Pay and Recognition:

• Weekly pay
• Paid holidays & paid time off
• Paid training
• Stock Awards (select management and front-line team members eligible)

Insurance / Retirement:

• Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans
• Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health savings
• Flex spending accounts (tax-free)
• Short-term and Long-term disability plans
• Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term)
• 401k with company match

Learning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development:

• Digital career path tool to assist with career development
• Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

Additional advantages:

• Technician Student loan relief resources
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
• Scholarship awards
• Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours
• Employee referral program with bonus opportunities