Service Director - Audi of West Houston

Full-time SHL Package: Sonic Management Dealership: 226 - Audi of West Houston Company Description Audi of West Houston is one of the fastest growing brands within the automotive industry. We are building a business based on doing things the right way. From the way we treat our guests, take pride in our work and share opportunities for our employees to grow as we grow. We are proud of what we're doing here and would love to tell you about our opportunities! Our associates are happy to work here because: • We boast the lowest turnover in the industry. • We provide award winning training (Training Magazine Top 125, and Brandon Hall Awards). • We are committed to developing and promoting within the company. • Our benefits are extremely competitive with Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, 401k and PTO. • We encourage peer to peer teamwork and recognition. • Special benefits to purchasing and leasing a car. • Personal Automotive Concierge Service. If you want to find out more about the types of jobs we have here, we've highlighted a few. We're proud of what we're doing here. Come and join us! Compensation and Benefits Package to commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience. Job Description The Service Director is responsible for running an efficient and profitable service department. He/She will operate the department at maximum production, controlling costs, building a loyal clientele, maintaining good employee relationships, setting and obtaining sales and profit objectives, and maintaining service records. This is a top performing luxury store looking for the right leadership to take its growing service business to the next level. Marque dealership, rare career opportunity. Service Director Duties and Responsibilities: • Forecast goals and objectives for the department and strive to meet them. • Strive for harmony and teamwork with all other departments. • Prepare and administer an annual operating budget for the service department. • Attend managers meetings as requested. • Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state and local regulations that affects service operations, such as hazardous waste disposal and OSHA right-to-know. • Hire, train, motivate, counsel, and monitor the performance of all service department staff. • Direct and schedule the activities of all department employees. • Provide technical assistance to employees as needed. • Conduct meetings with department employees to discuss activities and problems of mutual interest. • Monitor technicians; payroll records. Qualifications • Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information. • High school diploma or the equivalent. • Three years of experience in an auto repair facility. • ASE certification preferred. • One year of supervisory experience. • Excellent communication, supervisory, and managerial skills. • Ability to operate the department at a profit according to dealership guidelines.