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San Diego, CAFull-time$70K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
Penske Collision Center in San Diego seeks an experienced Service Manager to lead and run an efficient, profitable service department. The manager will oversee production and costs, build clientele, maintain employee relationships and service records, and meet sales and profit objectives. The role also involves motivating and training the service team, setting goals, and working with the General Manager on department growth.
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Full job description
Penske Collision Center - San Diego is looking for an experienced Service Manager to lead the service department.
JOIN OUR TEAM
At Penske Automotive Group (PAG), we strive to create a positive and challenging workplace that promotes excellence and achievement, and we aim to deliver the very best experience possible to our customers. We are looking for dedicated and motivated professionals who share that same passion to join our team.
Imagine working in a professionally and financially satisfying job where you have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our organization and customers every day. The Service Manager is responsible for running an efficient and profitable service department. This manager will operate the department at maximum production, controlling costs, building a loyal clientele, maintaining good employee relationships, setting and obtaining sales and profit objectives, and maintaining service records.
Pay for this position is $70,304 per year.
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER
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Fortune 500 company, consistently recognized by Automotive News as among the "Best Dealerships to Work For."
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Proudly named to Glassdoor's Best Places to Work
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Competitive compensation with uncapped earning potential - our commission-based pay structure allows you to control your income.
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Comprehensive benefits program, including health care options (medical, dental and vision) and 401k savings and retirement plan with company match.
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Training, resources and opportunities for career growth and advancement, tailored to individual performance, experience and interests.
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Values-driven culture built on integrity, professionalism, excellence and teamwork.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
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Genuine interest in providing an exceptional customer experience.
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Friendliness, enthusiasm, reliability, with a positive "team-player" attitude.
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Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
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Strong work-ethic with the ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
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Proven management leadership, with at least two years of automotive retail service management.
WHAT YOU CAN BRING TO THE TABLE
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Commitment: Ensure our customers have a world-class experience at every step along their ownership journey.
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Excellence: Provide an unparalleled level of expertise running an efficient service department focusing on customer satisfaction while ensuring profitability.
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Leadership: Ensure service team is motivated and trained, set goals based on individual skill levels, and maintain a positive environment to promote employee morale.
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Growth Mindset: Strive to grow the dealership and your career by setting monthly and annual goals for the Service Department with the General Manager and reporting on your progress.
APPLY WITH US!
If you are ready for a rewarding career with competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities to excel and advance, consider joining the Penske Automotive Group organization. Our interview process typically includes a phone interview, several in-person interviews, background check, reference check, driving record review and a drug screen. Be a part of the best customer experience team in the automotive industry... apply with us today!
Penske Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. Some positions may require applicants to possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
Pay for this position is $70,304 per year.
Req Number: 38421
Position Code: 742202
Type: Full-time
Dealership: Penske Collision Center - San Diego
Location Address: 7860 Balboa Avenue
EEO Statement
The Company is committed to hiring a diverse and qualified workforce. We will not consider any characteristic or category protected by state or federal law in hiring or employment decisions, including but not limited to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, status as a parent, or genetic information.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,066 open Service Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$70K/yr
- California median$78–110K/yr27 salary ranges
- US median$80–109K/yr246 salary ranges
This rate, $70K, is 27% below the California median midpoint ($96K) — in the lowest quarter of Service Manager salary ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 79 open Service Manager jobs in California and 1,066 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Service Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (572 postings).
- Education
- 32 of the 1,066 open Service Manager jobs (3%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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