Service Manager Opportunity At Mercedes-Benz Of Wilsonville
Wilsonville, OR | Mercedes-Benz | Premium luxury brand | Hospitality | Dynamic leadership opportunity at a high-volume store! | Veterans encouraged to apply | Income Potential $150,000 - $250,000+ annually
Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. That's why we've grown to 40+ rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii while maintaining a culture built on one simple idea: do right by people, every time.
At Mercedes-Benz of Wilsonville, we operate at the intersection of precision and hospitality. Our guests expect the best -- and our service department is built to deliver it, every day.
What You'll Do
- Lead and develop a high-performing service team -- advisors, technicians, and support staff -- setting the standard for excellence, accountability, and hospitality
- Drive service department performance across all key metrics: CSI, absorption, effective labor rate, technician efficiency, and hours per RO
- Build and maintain a guest-first service culture where every interaction reflects Mercedes-Benz brand standards and Swickard's HEART values
- Oversee daily service operations -- managing workflow, capacity, scheduling, and throughput to maximize efficiency without sacrificing quality
- Partner with the fixed ops director, parts manager, and sales leadership to align departmental goals and drive profitability
- Recruit, train, and retain top service talent -- building bench strength and investing in team development at every level
- Monitor and manage warranty compliance, ensuring zero chargebacks and full adherence to manufacturer requirements
- Resolve escalated guest concerns with composure and professionalism -- turning difficult situations into lasting loyalty
- Analyze financial performance reports and implement operational improvements that move the business forward
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 5+ years of automotive service management experience in a franchised dealership -- luxury or premium brand experience strongly preferred
- Proven track record of hitting and exceeding service department KPIs: absorption, CSI, ELR, and technician productivity
- Mercedes-Benz or European brand experience a strong plus
- Demonstrated success building, leading, and retaining high-performing service teams
- Deep knowledge of warranty processes, manufacturer compliance standards, and fixed ops best practices
- Reynolds & Reynolds or CDK experience preferred
- Strong financial acumen -- able to read, interpret, and act on service department financials with confidence
- A leader who earns trust through consistency, integrity, and a genuine investment in their people
- A hospitality mindset -- you understand that service management is guest experience management
What We Offer
- Income potential of $150,000 - $250,000+ annually
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid Mercedes-Benz manufacturer training and ongoing professional development
- Career growth -- service managers at Swickard have a direct path to fixed ops director and multi-store leadership
- Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
- The backing of a nationally recognized, fast-growing dealer group with deep operational infrastructure
Why Mercedes-Benz of Wilsonville
- Mercedes-Benz is one of the most prestigious luxury brands in the world -- and Wilsonville is a market with a loyal, high-value guest base to match
- This is a well-established store with strong volume, a tenured team, and real opportunity to elevate performance under the right leader
- Swickard is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country -- ranked Top 5 in North America for reputation in the automotive industry
- We invest in our service managers -- with training, tools, and organizational support that removes roadblocks and enables elite execution
- Our HEART values -- Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank -- are the foundation of how we lead, hire, and serve
- A culture where great leadership is recognized, rewarded, and given room to grow
This isn't a maintenance role. It's a builder's role. Mercedes-Benz of Wilsonville has the brand, the market, and the infrastructure to support a service manager who wants to lead at the highest level. We're looking for someone who takes ownership -- of the numbers, the culture, and the people -- and drives results that reflect the standard this brand demands.
If you're a proven service leader who's ready to make your mark on one of the most respected luxury brands in the Pacific Northwest -- this is the opportunity you've been building toward.