Automotive Service Manager

Job reference - 35605

• Multifranchise dealership
• Lead a happy and successful team
• Strong leadership skills and previous relevant franchise experience needed

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About the employer
The employer is a large group with a combination of both popular and niche market brands.

Experiencing rapid growth, the company now requires a Service Manager to lead a technical team across multiple brands.

The role
Managing an efficient and professional service operation team of technicians, service advisers, foreman, and drivers.

The role requires previous experience working with dealership DMS (CRM) systems and an ability to measure standard workshop KPI's such as productivity, efficiency, unapplied time, W.I.P. etc.

Building and maintaining customer relations to provide a strong service focus to our valued customers.

Evidence of strong people leadership skills is a prerequisite.

The background sought
Ideally you will have worked your way up from the role of technician having progressed to a similar role such as Service Manager or Assistant Service Manager.

Consideration will also be given to Automotive Service Managers and After Sales Managers who have the required background but are not qualified.

The challenge and rewards
This is a healthy salaried role with incentives for achievement of predetermined KPIs.

It is an excellent opportunity to work for a reputable company that is committed to providing the successful applicant with interesting and varied work in a supportive team environment.

A company car, fuel, and other benefits are also provided along with wider career options in the larger group operations.

How to apply
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For more information contact the team at Automotive Employment NZ Ltd for a confidential discussion. Phone during NZ business hours: Freephone 0800 67 57 47 from landline and mobile. The international landline is +64 9 271 3200.

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