Service Manager

Swickard Auto Group

$80K — $200K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in automotive service management at a franchised dealership, preferably luxury
  • Demonstrated success meeting or exceeding service metrics like CSI and ELR
  • Experience with Land Rover, Jaguar, or other European brands preferred
  • Strong understanding of warranty standards and fixed operations best practices
  • Financially literate with the ability to manage service department financials confidently

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a high-performing service team to set standards for excellence
  • Drive performance across key metrics such as CSI and technician efficiency
  • Cultivate a guest-focused service culture aligned with brand values
  • Manage daily operations to maximize efficiency in service delivery
  • Collaborate with leadership to align departmental goals for profitability
  • Recruit and develop top service talent to ensure team competency
  • Ensure compliance with warranty processes and standards
  • Address escalated customer concerns professionally to maintain loyalty

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and supplemental options available
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Access to paid Land Rover manufacturer training
  • Clear career progression to higher leadership roles
  • Employee discounts on vehicle purchases and services
  • Support from a nationally recognized dealer group with solid infrastructure
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

San Francisco, CA | Land Rover | Premium luxury brand | Hospitality | Veterans encouraged to apply | Income Potential: $80,000 - $200,000+ Annually

At Land Rover San Francisco, we operate at the intersection of adventure, luxury, and hospitality - in the heart of one of the most iconic cities in the world. Our guests are discerning, high-net-worth, and loyal to a brand they believe in. Our service department is built to honor that loyalty, every single day.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Lead and develop a high-performing service team - advisors, technicians, and support staff - setting the standard for excellence, accountability, and hospitality
• Drive service department performance across all key metrics: CSI, absorption, effective labor rate, technician efficiency, and hours per RO
• Build and maintain a guest-first service culture where every interaction reflects Land Rover brand standards and Swickard's HEART values
• Oversee daily service operations - managing workflow, capacity, scheduling, and throughput to maximize efficiency without sacrificing quality
• Partner with the fixed ops director, parts manager, and sales leadership to align departmental goals and drive profitability
• Recruit, train, and retain top service talent - building bench strength and investing in team development at every level
• Monitor and manage warranty compliance, ensuring zero chargebacks and full adherence to manufacturer requirements
• Resolve escalated guest concerns with composure and professionalism - turning difficult situations into lasting loyalty
• Analyze financial performance reports and implement operational improvements that move the business forward

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• Minimum 5+ years of automotive service management experience in a franchised dealership - luxury or premium brand experience strongly preferred
• Proven track record of hitting and exceeding service department KPIs: absorption, CSI, ELR, and technician productivity
• Land Rover, Jaguar, or European brand experience a strong plus
• Demonstrated success building, leading, and retaining high-performing service teams
• Deep knowledge of warranty processes, manufacturer compliance standards, and fixed ops best practices
• Reynolds & Reynolds or CDK experience preferred
• Strong financial acumen - able to read, interpret, and act on service department financials with confidence
• A leader who earns trust through consistency, integrity, and a genuine investment in their people
• A hospitality mindset - you understand that service management is guest experience management

WHAT WE OFFER
Income potential of $80,000 - $200,000+ annually
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid Land Rover manufacturer training and ongoing professional development
• Career growth - service managers at Swickard have a direct path to fixed ops director and multi-store leadership
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
• The backing of a nationally recognized, fast-growing dealer group with deep operational infrastructure

This isn't a maintenance role, It's a builder's role.

Land Rover San Francisco has the brand prestige, the market, and the infrastructure to support a service manager who wants to lead at the highest level. We're looking for someone who takes ownership - of the numbers, the culture, and the people - and drives results that reflect the standard this brand and this city demand.

If you're a proven service leader who's ready to make your mark at one of the most iconic luxury automotive destinations in the country - this is the opportunity you've been building toward.


Salary Description

$80,000 - $200,000+ annually

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