Service Manager

Bish's RV

$80K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in service management, ideally in RV or automotive sectors
  • Demonstrated success in dynamic, high-pressure environments
  • Proven leadership skills with a focus on goal achievement
  • Experience with strategic action planning and project management
  • Strong collaboration abilities across diverse teams
  • Relevant college degree preferred but not mandatory
  • Reliable, professional appearance with a commitment to safety

Responsibilities

  • Lead and enhance a team focused on transforming RV service processes
  • Create staffing plans that adapt to seasonal demands
  • Analyze and leverage KPIs to refine operational strategies
  • Implement productivity-maximizing initiatives
  • Cultivate a learning and innovative workplace atmosphere

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401K matching program
  • Employee discounts on services
  • Company-paid life insurance coverage
  • Gym membership reimbursement
  • Clear pathways for career advancement
  • Access to the RV Borrowing Program
  • Supportive and engaging team culture
Full Job Description
The Service Manager will be responsible for leading and growing the service department through continuous improvement and innovation to support Bish's RV's goal of transforming the RV Service industry. Their main objectives will be to coach, mentor, and build a high-performance service team designed to meet and exceed short- and long-term goals. Pay target: $80k - $130,000 total compensation.

Key Objectives

  • Maintain a consistently high level of customer satisfaction in the Service Department
  • Drive profitability through increased sales, gross profit, P&L management, and labor cost control
  • Build and maintain a high performing team of Technicians, Service Advisors, Porters, and Detailers
  • Foster a culture that promotes employee development and retention
  • Ensure strong working relationships with external vendors
  • Meet or exceed monthly budget projections
  • Maintain a safe and functional working environment


Responsibilities

  • Lead a cross functional team that aligns with revolutionizing the RV Service Process
  • Develop and manage a strategic plan for controlling staffing levels based on seasonality
  • Monitor and analyze KPIs to measure success and adjust strategies as needed
  • Develop and implement strategies for maximizing capacity and productivity
  • Foster an environment where learning, growth, and innovation is at the forefront


Competencies and Skills

  • Experience managing a high-volume Service Center in the RV, automotive, marine, or power sports industry is strongly preferred
  • Proven success in ever-changing environments
  • Strong ability to take ownership with a vision that aligns with the organization
  • Proven success in leading action planning and goal achievement
  • Ability to manage complex and multi-layer situations with positive outcomes
  • Excellent leadership and project management skills
  • Experience with rebranding initiatives and managing ongoing brand growth.
  • Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with different teams across the organization
  • A college degree in a relevant field is a plus for this role
  • Neat, clean, and professional appearance
  • Ability to pass a background check and drug test
  • Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company's Vision, Mission, and Value in all interactions with customers and co-workers


Expected Results

  • Achievement of service KPIs and goals
  • Increased customer satisfaction results
  • Track Record of Controlling labor cost and policy expense
  • Year-over-year improvement in RECT
  • Year-over-year increase in shop productivity
  • Increase Technician skillset levels
  • Year-over-year increase in external service sales
  • Minimized employee and customer incidents


Resources

  • A dedicated budget for the service department
  • Access to a cross-functional regional support
  • eLearning and management resource center
  • Mentorship from senior service managers


Perks

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and other supplemental coverages
  • 401K matching
  • Employee discounts
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Gym membership reimbursement
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • RV Borrowing Program
  • Incredible Team Culture

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