Automotive Service Manager

G909 Ken Garff Automotive, LLC

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Stew Hansen GMC Buick - Clive, IA Until 10/7/2026 First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description

Stew Hansen Buick GMC, a prominent Des Moines area Ken Garff Automotive Group Dealership, is currently looking for a talented, Automotive Service Manager that aligns with our core RIGHT values and acts with respect, integrity, growth, humility, and teamwork.

Here’s why you’ll want to work here:

  • Great people with a great culture!
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Paid training and real career growth
  • Wellness time off and 401k with Company match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
  • Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)
  • Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

  • Responsible for creating and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction and coordinating resolution of customer conflicts; doing so in a manner that does not compromise the customer’s interest, while maintaining appropriate attention to department profits
  • Plans, organizes, leads and controls the flow of service work through the department
  • Establishes processes and standards to ensure customer satisfaction and efficient and effective Service Department operation
  • Assist the Service Advisors with information, forms, reports, and/or documentation related to customer relations
  • Coordinates with the Parts Department, Sales Department, and others to ensure effectiveness and priorities of the service process
  • Flags repair orders according to established procedures.
  • Provides estimation of time for completion of each repair order
  • Other duties as assigned

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Dealership Service Department experience required
  • Service Department leadership experience highly desired
  • Knowledge of automotive repair shop operations required
  • Experience as a mainline Service Technician highly desired
  • Experience with automotive dispatching highly desired
  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Must be proficient with the use of Microsoft Office products
  • A valid in-state driver's license and a good driving record, per company standards

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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About this role

Summary

Manage automotive service department operations, customer relations, and team leadership.

Job title

automotive service manager

Experience level

experience required

Industry

automotive

Location requirements

Clive, IA; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

dealership service experienceautomotive repair shop operationsproficiency with Microsoft Officedriver's license

Preferred skills

service department leadershipmainline service technicianautomotive dispatching

Specializations

service departmentautomotive repaircustomer satisfactionleadership
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Clive, IA, USA

On-site City