Automotive Service Manager Jobs

Automotive Service Manager jobs are open across franchised dealerships, independent repair shops, fleet operations, and auto parts retailers, from service advisor to multi-location director, with specializations in collision, heavy-duty truck service, and warranty administration. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles2,758+
Top stateTexas
Top employerWalmart
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type95% On-site
Top industryAutomotive

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Auto Care Center Service Writer
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Auto Care Center Service Writer
Walmart
Gaffney, South Carolina
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
$14.5 - $27.5/hr
High school
10,000+

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Field Service Technician of Automotive Service Equipment - Mechanicsburg/Carlisle, PA
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Field Service Technician of Automotive Service Equipment - Mechanicsburg/Carlisle, PA
Hunter Engineering Company
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
Hybrid
1,001-5,000

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Automotive Express Service Technician
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Automotive Express Service Technician
Crossroads Automotive Group
Southern Pines, North Carolina
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
51-200

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Automotive Service Technician –BMW MINI Experienced
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Automotive Service Technician –BMW MINI Experienced
Weatherford BMW
Berkeley, California
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$33 - $50/hr
ASE Certification
51-200

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Automotive BDC Business Development Receptionist Customer Service Cashier
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Automotive BDC Business Development Receptionist Customer Service Cashier
Penn Toyota Scion
Greenvale, New York
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
51-200

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Automotive Service Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Walmart298
  • Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers248
  • Brakes Plus190
  • Pep Boys88
  • AutoNation44

Top Industries Hiring

  • Automotive

What Employers Look For

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

  • Three to five years of experience in an automotive service or service advisor role
  • ASE certification or willingness to obtain certification within a defined timeframe
  • Proficiency with dealer management systems such as CDK or Reynolds and Reynolds
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a team of service technicians and advisors
  • Strong understanding of OEM warranty processes and repair order documentation standards
  • High school diploma or equivalent required, with an associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Tips for Your Automotive Service Manager Job Search

Tailor your resume to service metrics

Hiring managers for this role look for concrete numbers: CSI scores, service department revenue, technician productivity rates, and parts gross profit. Pull those figures from your most recent position and place them in your work history bullets, not buried in a summary section.

List your OEM certifications prominently

Certifications from Ford, GM, Toyota, or other manufacturers often filter applicants before a human reads anything. Put your OEM and ASE credentials in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so they clear any automated screening step.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Filter by franchise brand when searching

Your experience with a specific manufacturer's service systems, warranty portals, and DMS software is a real differentiator. When targeting openings, search by brand name alongside the job title so you're applying where your background transfers most directly.

Prepare for scenario-based interview questions

Interviewers for this role routinely ask how you'd handle a technician productivity slump, a warranty audit discrepancy, or a customer escalation. Prepare two or three real examples from your history with specific outcomes, not general descriptions of your approach.

Negotiate using department-level benchmarks

When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to measurable results you've delivered: service absorption rate improvements, customer retention numbers, or revenue growth percentages. Framing the conversation around documented outcomes strengthens your position far more than tenure alone.

Automotive Service Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most automotive service managers?

The most active employers for automotive service managers right now are Walmart, Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers, and Brakes Plus, and the most openings are in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Franchise dealership groups and national fleet service companies tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.

How many automotive service manager jobs are remote?

About 5% of automotive service manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most of the role requires physical presence on the service floor. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work include warranty documentation review, service scheduling coordination, and administrative reporting functions.

How do you become an automotive service manager?

Most automotive service managers move up from a service advisor or service technician role, building hands-on experience with repair orders, customer communication, and technician workflow. Earning ASE certifications strengthens your candidacy, and familiarity with a dealer management system is expected before stepping into a management seat. Some employers also look for completed coursework in automotive technology or business management.

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

Some employers will consider candidates with strong service advisor experience even if they haven't held a formal management title. Demonstrating that you've informally led workflows, trained new advisors, or improved a department metric gives you a concrete case. Smaller independent shops and regional fleet operators are generally more open to developing first-time managers than large franchise groups.

What does the automotive service manager interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a phone screen focused on your background and certifications, followed by an in-person interview with the dealer principal or fixed operations director. Expect scenario questions about handling technician performance issues, warranty audits, and customer complaints. Some employers include a walkthrough of their service department and a conversation with their service team as a final step.

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

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

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