# Automotive Service Manager at Murgado Automotive Group

Automotive Service Manager at Murgado Automotive Group in Barrington, IL. On-site, full-time, paying $200k–$300k. Posted August 13, 2026.

- Company: Murgado Automotive Group
- Location: Barrington, IL
- Workplace: On-site
- Job type: Full-time
- Pay: $200k–$300k
- Posted: 2026-08-13
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/murgadoautomotive/292db11e-f6aa-45d5-b381-62901cb68d22/apply
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/automotive-service-manager-murgado-automotive-group-22k6dn

## Requirements

- Proven experience as an Automotive Service Manager or senior service leader in a dealership environment.
- Track record of improving performance, developing employees, and delivering measurable results.
- High-volume dealership service department experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of dealership service operations, repair processes, workflow, technician productivity, parts coordination, and customer service.
- Ability to lead through change while maintaining accountability, morale, productivity, and professionalism.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to manage service department financials and KPIs.
- Customer-first mindset with excellent leadership, communication, coaching, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Hands-on, visible leadership style with the ability to earn team respect and commitment.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; related degree preferred.
- Valid driver’s license; clean driving record preferred if regular operation of customer vehicles is required.
- Experience with dealership management systems and automotive repair software; Tekion experience is a plus.

## Description

**Service Manager – Automotive DealershipMotor Werks | A Member of Murgado Automotive GroupBarrington, ILLead. Develop. Perform. Make an Impact.**

Motor Werks is seeking an experienced **Service Manager** to lead our automotive service operation in Barrington, IL. This high-impact role calls for a proven leader who can develop teams, improve performance, elevate customer satisfaction, and drive results through change.

**What You’ll Do**

- Lead, coach, and motivate the Service Department team to deliver strong performance and customer satisfaction.

- Oversee daily operations, including scheduling, staffing, workflow, customer communication, and efficiency.

- Set clear expectations and build a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

- Monitor KPIs, financial performance, productivity, profitability, quality, and customer satisfaction; act quickly on opportunities for improvement.

- Improve customer retention, loyalty, repair order profitability, and overall department performance.

- Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.

- Recruit, develop, evaluate, and retain high-quality service employees.

- Partner with Parts, Sales, the General Manager, and dealership leadership to deliver a seamless customer experience and achieve store objectives.

- Ensure compliance with company policies, manufacturer standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.

**What We’re Looking For**

- Proven experience as an **Automotive Service Manager or senior service leader** in a dealership environment.

- Track record of improving performance, developing employees, and delivering measurable results.

- High-volume dealership service department experience preferred.

- Strong understanding of dealership service operations, repair processes, workflow, technician productivity, parts coordination, and customer service.

- Ability to lead through change while maintaining accountability, morale, productivity, and professionalism.

- Strong business acumen with the ability to manage service department financials and KPIs.

- Customer-first mindset with excellent leadership, communication, coaching, organization, and problem-solving skills.

- Hands-on, visible leadership style with the ability to earn team respect and commitment.

- High school diploma or equivalent required; related degree preferred.

- Valid driver’s license; clean driving record preferred if regular operation of customer vehicles is required.

- Experience with dealership management systems and automotive repair software; **Tekion experience is a plus**.

**What We Offer**

- **Competitive compensation package**

- Medical, dental, and vision benefits

- **401(k) with company match**

- Paid Time Off

- Leadership training and professional development

- Career growth within a **nationwide automotive group**

- Employee discounts on eligible goods, parts, and services

- Professional, collaborative work environment

**Why Motor Werks?**

Motor Werks has been a respected name in automotive retail for **more than 50 years**. As part of Murgado Automotive Group, you’ll lead a strong dealership service operation with the resources, training, and career opportunities of a larger nationwide organization.

If you have a proven record of success and are ready to make a measurable impact on an automotive service operation, **apply today.Motor Werks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**

*Murgado Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer. Murgado Automotive Group does not discriminate in employment on account of race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation/transgender status, age disability, martial/parental status, citizenship status, military status, political affiliation and/or beliefs, pregnancy, order of protection status or other non-merit status.*
*We are an employer who participates in the E-verify program with the Department of Homeland and Security.*