Service Lane Manager

DARCARS Lanham Ford & KIA is looking for a Service Lane Manager

Lanham Ford & KIA, part of the DARCARS Automotive Group, is seeking an experienced and customer-focused Service Lane Manager to lead our service drive operations and deliver the exceptional ownership experience. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated service professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, develops high-performing service advisors, and is passionate about creating an outstanding customer experience while driving service lane performance.

If you are a hands-on leader with a commitment to operational excellence, team development, and customer satisfaction, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead the daily operations of the service lane, ensuring an exceptional customer experience from vehicle check-in through delivery.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Service Advisors to maximize performance, customer satisfaction, and sales effectiveness.
• Drive key service lane performance metrics, including:
  • Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI)
  • Repair order growth
  • Sales per repair order
  • Customer retention
  • Appointment conversion and scheduling efficiency
• Ensure customers receive accurate repair recommendations, timely communication, and transparent service updates.
• Assist with resolving customer concerns professionally while maintaining the premium ownership experience Volvo customers expect.
• Monitor service lane workflow and partner closely with shop foremen, technicians, and the Parts Department to improve efficiency and vehicle throughput.
• Support advisor hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing performance coaching.
• Maintain compliance with manufacturer policies, dealership procedures, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Foster strong collaboration between the Service, Parts, and Sales teams to enhance the overall customer experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of automotive dealership experience in a Service Advisor, Assistant Service Manager, or Service Lane Manager role.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within a dealership service department preferred.
• Proven ability to drive customer satisfaction, repair order sales, and advisor performance.
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Experience with dealership management systems and service performance metrics.
• Luxury automotive experience preferred.
• Volvo experience is a plus.

Why Join DARCARS?

• Competitive compensation with strong earning potential.
• Leadership opportunity with room for career advancement.
• Established customer base and strong market presence.
• Support from one of the region's largest and most respected dealership groups.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company participation.
• Employee discounts on vehicles, parts, and service.
• Career growth opportunities throughout the DARCARS dealership network.
• Opportunities to support local community initiatives.
• Work with a globally recognized luxury brand known for safety, innovation, and customer loyalty.

This job advertisement in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. This advertisement is merely a preview of the role in solicitation. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor.

We are an equal opportunity employer & drug-free workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing background screening (incl. criminal background check, review of consumer & motor vehicle records, verification of SSN). Employment is on an at-will basis & subject to termination if dealership rules & regulations are violated.