
Automotive Service Manager
Roanoke, VAJob$85–135K/yrSeen 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Automotive Service Manager Lead the Team. Inspire People. Elevate Customer Experience. Drive Results. At Berglund Automotive, our service departments are a key driver of customer loyalty and dealership success, seeking a leader to build strong teams, maximize performance, and create a culture of accountability, efficiency, and exceptional service.
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Automotive Service Manager Lead the Team. Inspire People. Elevate Customer Experience. Drive Results. At Berglund Automotive, our service departments are a key driver of customer loyalty and dealership success. We're seeking a leader who can build strong teams, maximize department performance, and create a culture focused on accountability, efficiency, and exceptional service. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact while leading a department committed to growth, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. We believe exceptional customer experiences start with exceptional teams. What You'll Do * Lead all daily operations of the service department to drive performance, profitability, and customer satisfaction. * Recruit, train, coach, and motivate service advisors, technicians, and support staff to achieve their full potential. * Foster a customer-first culture that delivers exceptional service and creates lasting customer relationships. * Monitor workflow, productivity, repair quality, and department performance to ensure efficient operations and timely vehicle delivery. * Work closely with the Parts and Sales teams to create a seamless dealership experience for every customer. * Ensure compliance with all company policies, manufacturer requirements, safety regulations, and industry best practices. * Promote a positive, accountable, and high-performing team culture focused on continuous improvement. What We're Looking For * Proven success as an Automotive Service Manager. * Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing teams. * Exceptional communication, leadership, problem-solving, and customer service skills. * A track record of improving customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and department profitability. * Experience with dealership management systems (DMS), service software, and Microsoft Office. Compensation & Benefits * $85,000 - $135,000+ annually, based on experience and performance * Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance * 401(k) Plan * Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays * Career Growth Opportunities Within the Berglund Automotive Organization * Employee Discounts on Vehicles, Parts, and Service Why Berglund Automotive? At Berglund Automotive, we invest in our people because we know great teams create great customer experiences. We believe in developing talent and creating opportunities for growth and advancement. When you join Berglund Automotive, you're joining a team committed to excellence, integrity, and delivering results. About Berglund Automotive Berglund Automotive is a well-established and reputable automotive group with 10 locations, representing 20 different automotive brands throughout Southwest and Central Virginia. Dedicated to providing exceptional vehicles and service to our valued customers for more than 50 years., we are a locally and family owned business. Berglund Automotive is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,327 open Service Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$85–135K/yr
- US median$84–125K/yr360 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $110K, is 5% above the US median midpoint ($105K) — in the middle half of Service Manager salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 32 open Service Manager jobs in Virginia and 1,327 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Virginia
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- Experience
- Service Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 4 years (760 postings).
- Education
- 70 of the 1,327 open Service Manager jobs (5%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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