Service Manager

Dondelinger Ford CDJR
1510 S Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids, MN
Full Time
$150,000 – $200,000 a year

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Service Manager – Dondelinger Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Location: Grand Rapids / Cohasset, MN (Itasca County)

Compensation: $150,000 – $200,000+ (base + performance bonuses)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Join a Growing, Locally Owned Dealership

Dondelinger Ford CDJR is a trusted, family-oriented dealership serving Itasca County and surrounding communities. We're investing in our people, our facilities, and our future — and we're looking for a driven Service Manager to lead our service department to the next level. If you're a high-energy leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves solving problems, and knows how to drive customer satisfaction and profitability, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Do:

Lead, coach, and develop a talented team of service advisors, technicians, and support staff
Oversee daily service operations, including workflow, scheduling, and quality control
Drive key performance metrics: customer satisfaction (CSI), productivity, labor sales, and profitability
Build strong relationships with customers, ensuring exceptional service experiences that turn one-time visitors into lifelong clients
Manage warranty claims, parts inventory coordination, and manufacturer compliance
Collaborate with sales, parts, and leadership teams to maximize dealership performance
Implement process improvements and best practices in a high-volume environment

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience as a Service Manager or strong Assistant Service Manager in an automotive dealership (Ford/Lincoln or CDJR experience preferred)
Strong leadership and people-development skills
Deep understanding of dealership service operations, fixed operations metrics, and manufacturer processes
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to hit the ground running and contribute immediately to our growth
High integrity, positive attitude, and a results-driven mindset

What We Offer:

Competitive compensation package: $150k – $200k+ depending on experience and performance
Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off)
Opportunity to grow with a locally owned business

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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