Assistant Service Manager Jobs

Assistant Service Manager jobs are open across automotive, heavy equipment, marine, and HVAC dealerships, from entry-level to senior and multi-site roles, with specializations in warranty administration, customer relations, and technician team leadership. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles419+
Top stateNorth Carolina
Top employerFood Lion
Top cityCharlotte, NC
Work type81% On-site
Top industryEnergy

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Assistant Service Center Manager
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Assistant Service Center Manager
Hughes Exterminators
Tampa, Florida
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Assistant Manager - Restaurant (Full Service)
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Assistant Manager - Restaurant (Full Service)
Garage Grill - Herriman
Draper, Utah
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$55k - $58k/yr
On-Site

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FT Assistant Manager Customer Service
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FT Assistant Manager Customer Service
Food Lion
Jesup, Georgia
Customer Service
Retail Banking & Branch Management
Sales
Food Safety Manager Certification
10,000+

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FT Assistant Manager Customer Service
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FT Assistant Manager Customer Service
Food Lion
Fairview, North Carolina
Customer Service
Customer Support
Food Safety Manager Certification
10,000+

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FT Assistant Manager Customer Service
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FT Assistant Manager Customer Service
Food Lion
Portsmouth, Virginia
Business Analysis
Business Operations
Project Management
Food Safety Manager Certification
10,000+

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Assistant Service Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Food Lion53
  • Williams-Sonoma37
  • Harris Teeter35
  • Target34
  • Whole Foods Market23

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy
  • Education
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in assistant service manager jobs.

  • Two or more years of experience in a dealership or service department environment
  • Strong customer-facing communication skills and conflict resolution ability
  • Proficiency with dealer management system software such as CDK or Reynolds and Reynolds
  • Familiarity with warranty claim processing and OEM compliance requirements
  • Ability to coordinate technician workflow and manage repair order scheduling
  • High school diploma required, with associate or bachelor's degree preferred by many employers

Tips for Your Assistant Service Manager Job Search

Tailor your resume for service operations

Highlight metrics like customer satisfaction scores, repair order volume, and technician productivity rather than general management duties. Assistant service manager hiring managers want to see that you understand throughput, upsell rates, and warranty claim accuracy specifically.

Get your manufacturer certifications in order

Many dealership and OEM-affiliated employers require brand-specific service certifications before they'll extend an offer. Identify which certifications the employer's brand requires and list any you hold prominently on your resume so screeners don't have to dig.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists assistant service manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target shops by their service volume

A single-line independent shop and a high-volume franchise dealership expect very different pacing and administrative load. Filter your search toward operations whose monthly repair order count matches the environment where you've built your strongest experience.

Prepare for the ride-along or shadow interview

Many service department interviews include a floor walkthrough where you'll be asked to observe a live interaction and comment on it. Practice explaining how you'd handle common friction points like delayed parts, customer escalations, or technician scheduling gaps.

Negotiate your pay plan structure, not just base pay

Assistant service manager compensation often includes a performance component tied to CSI scores, gross profit, or labor hours sold. Before accepting an offer, ask how the bonus formula is calculated and what the realistic earning range looks like based on the shop's recent performance.

Assistant Service Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most assistant service managers?

Food Lion, Williams-Sonoma, and Harris Teeter are hiring the most assistant service managers right now, with openings concentrated in North Carolina, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Franchise dealership groups and national fleet service chains tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.

How many assistant service manager jobs are remote?

About 19% of assistant service manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most service department roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include warranty claims administration, service coordinator roles, and customer follow-up positions within larger regional groups.

How do you become an assistant service manager?

Start by building direct experience as a service advisor, service writer, or parts counter associate so you understand repair order flow and customer communication. Earn any manufacturer-specific certifications your target employer's brand requires. Demonstrate leadership during your current role by mentoring newer advisors or handling escalations, and ask your service manager for increasing responsibility before applying for the step-up title.

Can you get hired as an assistant service manager with little experience?

Some independent shops and smaller dealerships will hire candidates with strong customer service backgrounds and mechanical familiarity even without prior service department experience. Emphasize any exposure to scheduling, warranty documentation, or automotive retail. Smaller single-location operators are generally more open to developing candidates on the job than large multi-rooftop dealer groups, which typically require prior service advisor tenure.

What does the assistant service manager interview process look like?

Most employers conduct a phone screen followed by an in-person interview with the service manager and sometimes the general manager. Expect scenario-based questions about handling an upset customer, managing a technician backlog, or catching a warranty documentation error. Some shops include a floor walkthrough where you observe operations and share your observations, and a few require a reference check from a previous service department supervisor.

Where can I find and apply to assistant service manager jobs?

You can find and apply to assistant service manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and service specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and location preferences.

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