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)