Assistance Service Manager

The role of an Assistant Service Manager/Lane Manager is to assist the service manager in overseeing the service department, technicians, service advisors, service call center, valet, detailers, and service lane.

•  Work and the manufacturer to ensure that warranty campaigns, recalls and updates are completed accurately and in a timely fashion
• Actively promote good morale and good relationships among the dealership associates. 
• Assist in training service staff in all aspects of customer service, effective communication, service sales, CSI, work organization and time management
• Assist in maintaining manufacturer (CSI)Customer Satisfaction Index at or above the Asbury specified goal(s) in Service for district, regional and national scores
• Act as a role model for the service associates in all aspects of motivation, organization, customer service, sales and CSI
• Motivate the service advisors to provide consistent value for the dealership’s customer.
• Monitor advisors’ daily productivity, give feedback and formulate plans for improvement
• Assist in ensuring that the dealership maintains high-quality service repairs and minimizes comebacks  by conducting periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality
• Monitor advisors’ interaction with customers on the drive and telephone for effectiveness
• Assist in forecasting goals and objectives for the department and strive to meet them
• Work with the Service Manager & 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 dept. meetings as directed
• Address and resolve customer concerns
• Assist in motivating, training and developing employees
• Strong verbal and written communication is required
• Must be able to manage in a fast paced work environment
• Must be able to manage a team, motivate and develop
• Experience with CDK or other automotive software is a plus
• Must have three plus years in an Automotive Service Department
• Must have three plus years as an Automotive Service Writer/Assistant Service Manager
• Must be at least eighteen years of age
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening (background & drug test)

Company Benefits:

Pay and Recognition: 

• Weekly pay
• Paid holidays & paid time off 
• Deferred Holiday Pay Match 
• Paid training 
• Stock Awards(select management and front-line team member’s 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: 

• 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 
• Aggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities

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