Automotive Service Manager
Calgary, Alberta
An established automotive dealership in the Calgary area is looking for an experienced Service Manager to take ownership of its service operation.
This is an opportunity for a proven leader who understands how to balance customer satisfaction, employee engagement and financial performance. The successful candidate will be comfortable leading from the floor, developing a strong team and identifying opportunities to improve productivity and profitability.
The Opportunity
You will be responsible for the overall direction and performance of the Service Department, including:
- Leading and supporting service advisors, technicians and shop leadership
- Managing workflow, scheduling, productivity and repair quality
- Establishing clear goals and holding the team accountable for results
- Reviewing departmental performance and implementing improvement plans
- Monitoring expenses, gross profit and other key performance indicators
- Building a customer-focused culture that encourages trust and repeat business
- Responding to escalated customer concerns with professionalism and sound judgment
- Recruiting, training and developing team members
- Working collaboratively with other dealership departments
- Maintaining a safe, organized and compliant workplace
Who We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Five or more years of automotive dealership service experience
- At least three years of leadership or management experience
- A strong understanding of dealership service operations and financial performance
- Demonstrated success coaching technicians and service advisors
- The ability to improve processes, productivity and customer retention
- Confidence working with dealership management and service software
- Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills
- A valid driver’s licence and acceptable driving record
Automotive technical certification, post-secondary education or related industry training would be considered an asset but is not required.
What You Can Expect
This position offers a competitive leadership package designed to recognize experience, performance and results. The successful candidate can expect:
- Annual earning potential between $120,000 and $160,000, combining base salary and performance incentives
- Health and wellness coverage
- Paid vacation
- Automotive-related employee savings
- Ongoing leadership development
- Opportunities for future career advancement
The final package will be tailored to the successful candidate’s background, qualifications and track record of departmental leadership.
Apply in Confidence
If you are ready to take the next step in your automotive leadership career, we welcome your application.
This search is being conducted confidentially. Only candidates selected to move forward will be contacted, and all applications will be handled with discretion.
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and will provide reasonable accommodation upon request.
Pay: $120,000.00-$160,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Service Manager: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
