Automotive Service Manager
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE MANAGER
RARE OPPORTUNITY! $110,000 - $150,000+ a Year
Lead a High-Performing Service Team!
Job Intro
Classic Nissan of Sanford is looking for an experienced Automotive Service Manager to lead our service department, drive customer satisfaction, and oversee daily operations. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with dealership service management experience who can motivate a team, maintain efficient workflows, and ensure every customer receives the high-quality care Nissan owners expect. With Nissan ranking highest among mass-market brands in the 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study and the Nissan Rogue winning MotorTrend’s #1 Compact SUV and multiple “Best Buy” awards, customer demand is stronger than ever. That means a thriving service department and a leadership role with excellent income potential, growth, and stability.
Job Description
Oversee daily service department operations to ensure efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction Lead, mentor, and motivate service advisors, technicians, and support staff and more.
Benefits
- $110,000 - $150,000+ annual income potential (base + commission + bonuses)
- Performance Bonuses
- Volume Bonuses
- Full-time Position
- Full Family Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Employee discount pricing for you and 3 family members on products, services & vehicles
- Updated service processes & digital tools to ensure efficiency
- Defined career path for advancement and promotions within Mills Automotive Group
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily service department operations to ensure efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction
- Lead, mentor, and motivate service advisors, technicians, and support staff
- Monitor service performance metrics (CSI, productivity, profitability) and implement improvements
- Drive a customer-focused culture by ensuring clear communication, accurate estimates, and timely service delivery
- Partner with Parts, Sales, and Fixed Ops leadership to achieve dealership goals
- Maintain compliance with manufacturer standards, warranty procedures, and safety regulations
Requirements
- Previous Automotive Dealership Service Manager or Fixed Operations experience required
- Proven ability to manage a high-volume service department while maintaining strong CSI scores
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to recruit, train, and retain top talent
- Knowledge of warranty processes and OEM requirements
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Terms
At Mills Automotive Group, our employees are the heart of our success. As a family-owned company, we take great pride in fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment where every team member is valued. With a growing network of over 36 dealerships representing a diverse range of brands, we recognize that our people are the driving force behind our continued growth and reputation as one of the nation’s leading dealership groups. Apply online today! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants considered regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, veteran or disability status, religion, age, gender orientation or other protected status.