Automotive Service Manager | $90K+ Commission | M-F

Job Description

Job Description

Alderwood Auto Repair

Motto: A Culture of Trust
Location: Lynnwood, WA
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-5:30 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM; weekends off
Pay Type: Salary + commission
Pay Schedule: Bi-weekly on Fridays
Earning Potential: $90,000+ annually

How to Apply (Important)

Step 1: Apply

Step 2: Complete a quick phone interview with our AI assistant “Paige” (takes about 10 minutes)

After you apply, you'll receive an automated text message with a phone number you can call at your convenience to complete the interview. Candidates who complete the Paige interview get priority.

About Alderwood Auto Repair

Alderwood Auto Repair is a family-owned and operated shop built on integrity, honesty, and care for others. Owners Eric and Karly Kline Marshall bring a hands-on, community-focused approach to the business, creating a culture where customers are treated with transparency and employees have a voice. With Eric's decades of automotive experience, the team is committed to helping customers, supporting employees, and building lasting trust in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily service department operations, workflow, and repair-order progress from intake through completion.
• Coordinate repair work based on technician skill level, shop capacity, and current workload.
• Lead, support, coach, and create accountability across the service team.
• Maintain clear communication between customers, technicians, parts, and ownership.
• Communicate with customers about repairs and recommendations and professionally address escalated concerns.
• Review estimates, repair orders, and parts needs while monitoring department productivity and sales.
• Maintain strong customer satisfaction and identify opportunities to improve shop processes, efficiency, and workflow.
• Support team development and continued growth of the service operation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive service management experience preferred.
• Independent automotive repair shop experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing, coaching, and developing team members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and automotive service workflow-management skills.
• Experience working in an all-makes/all-models repair environment.
• Familiarity with Tekmetric is a major plus; AutoVitals and digital vehicle inspection system experience are also valued.

Compensation & Benefits

• $90,000+ annual earning potential.
• Salary + commission compensation structure.
• Bi-weekly pay on Fridays.
• Monthly discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Hiring/retention bonus structure at 30, 60, and 90 days and 6 months.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k)/retirement benefits.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid training.

Why Work Here?

Alderwood Auto Repair offers a Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends and an early close on Fridays. The shop features seven bays, seven lifts, a heated shop, and heated and air-conditioned office and customer areas. The team uses Tekmetric, AutoVitals, and Autel, Topdon, and Snap-on scan tools. As a newly created leadership position in an owner-operated shop, this role provides an opportunity to bring ideas to the operation, improve consistency and processes, develop the team, and contribute directly to the shop's continued growth.

If you're an experienced Automotive Service Manager who enjoys leading people, improving service operations, and helping a team grow, apply today or connect with Promotive about the opportunity.

Additional Requirements

Some positions may require a valid driver's license, motor vehicle record review, background screening, drug or alcohol screening, or other job-related pre-employment requirements based on the duties of the position, the client's lawful requirements, and applicable law. Any screening will be conducted at the legally permitted stage and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. Qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in accordance with applicable law.