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High-volume family-owned Toyota dealership in Wood-Ridge NJ seeking an experienced Service Lane Manager to lead service advisors drive process efficiency improve profitability and deliver a strong customer experience.
About the Dealership
We are a family-owned Toyota dealership operating a high-volume service department with approximately 1500 customer-pay repair orders per month plus warranty work. We are expanding into a new state-of-the-art facility and operate a fully digital paperless touchless service drive.
Our focus is on process accountability professionalism and long-term customer relationships not short-term wins.
Position Overview
The Service Lane Manager is responsible for overseeing daily service lane operations and holding Service Advisors accountable to performance process and customer experience standards.
This role ensures :
- Vehicles move through the service lane and shop efficiently
- Customers time in the dealership is respected
- Advisors consistently present recommended services professionally and confidently
- Gross profit RO efficiency and sales performance meet expectations
This position requires a calm confident leader who can coach train and support advisors while maintaining high standards without arrogance or pressure tactics.
Key Responsibilities
Advisor Leadership & Accountability
Lead coach and develop Service AdvisorsHold advisors accountable to sales performance GP and process complianceEnsure consistent presentation of factory-recommended maintenance and repairsMonitor individual and team performance metricsLane Flow & Operational Efficiency
Ensure vehicles move through the service lane and shop in a timely mannerCoordinate with shop leadership to manage workflow and reduce bottlenecksMaximize RO efficiency while maintaining quality and customer satisfactionCustomer Experience & Objection Resolution
Support advisors in overcoming customer objections professionallyAssist with difficult customer situations when neededEnsure recommendations are presented as value-based and educational not aggressivePerformance & Profitability
Monitor and improve gross profit performanceDrive consistent maintenance and repair sales through proper processReview RO trends averages and opportunities for improvementProcess & Technology
proper use of digital write-up inspections and communication toolsMaintain consistency in a fully digital paperless service environmentWhat Were Looking For
Prior Service Manager Lane Manager or Senior Advisor leadership experienceStrong understanding of dealership service KPIs (RO count ELR GP CPI hours per RO)Ability to coach advisors to sell with confidence and integrityStrong organizational and communication skillsCalm professional leadership styleAmbitious growth-minded and process-drivenCompensation & Opportunity
Competitive compensation package : approximately $100000$150000 annually based on experience and performancePerformance-based incentives tied to service department resultsStable full-time leadership roleOngoing training and professional development(Compensation will align with experience leadership scope and performance impact.)
Why Join Us
Family-owned dealership with hands-on leadershipHigh-volume Toyota service operationBrand-new facility and modern technologyStrong technician and advisor teams already in placeOpportunity to lead improve and grow a service operation the right wayExperienced service leaders who are ready to drive accountability efficiency and customer satisfaction in a professional high-volume environment are encouraged to apply.
Required Experience :
Manager
Key Skills
Sales Experience,Time Management,Order Management System,Customer Service,Dealership Experience,GM Vehicles,Retail Sales,Tire Service,Automotive Repair,OSHA,Service Writing,Automotive Service
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 100000 - 150000