European Service Center

Automotive Shop Manager

Atlanta, Georgia•Full-time
$70,000 - $145,000 annually
About the Job
Shop Manager – European Service Center (Atlanta, GA)
$70,000 base salary + commission
Family-owned since 1980. Growing fast. Built on people, not numbers.
European Service Center has been serving European vehicle owners for over four decades, with locations across Georgia and Texas. We're a family-owned business, and that means you're never just a number here. We're expanding over the next several years, and we're looking for a Shop Manager to lead one of our Atlanta locations and grow with us.

Who we're looking for:
We want an honest, energetic leader with a strong work ethic who wants to see their effort pay off in higher income and real business growth. If you take pride in running a clean, well-organized shop, keeping customers happy, and helping your team do their best work, we'd like to meet you. As we continue opening new locations, this role offers a clear path to multi-location and regional leadership.

What You'll Do:

Shop Operations:
  • Assign jobs to technicians based on their skills and experience.
  • Prepare and review repair orders for accuracy and completeness on parts, materials, and labor.
  • Guide and support technicians and apprentices through diagnosis, providing instruction as needed.
  • Appraise incoming repair work.
  • Oversee all areas of the service department.
  • Keep the shop clean, safe, and organized.
  • Support other company goals as directed by ownership.

Customer Service:
  • Greet every customer promptly and courteously.
  • Resolve customer concerns and complaints fairly and professionally.
  • Track comebacks and make sure every issue is corrected to the customer's satisfaction.
  • Build customer loyalty and protect our reputation through honest, ethical service.

Our Expectations:

  • Treat every customer and team member with fairness, courtesy, and respect.
  • Build positive relationships with customers, staff, and ownership.
  • Be punctual, flexible, and reliable.
  • Stay current on technical training.
  • Focus on quality and service in everything you do.
  • Maintain a neat, professional appearance (uniform provided daily).
  • Take ownership of growing the shop's business.

Qualifications:

  • Experience in an automotive service department (management or service advisor experience preferred).
  • Outgoing, friendly personality with excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills.
  • Ability to negotiate and resolve customer complaints.
  • Comfortable with shop management software and general computer use.
  • Solid understanding of mechanical and technical terminology.
  • Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Confident speaking one-on-one or in front of groups.
  • High school diploma or GED required; technical program graduate preferred but not required.

Benefits:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid vacation.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Monday–Friday schedule, no weekends.
  • Real advancement opportunities as we grow.

Compensation:

  • $70,000 base salary.
  • Plus commission, so your earnings grow as your shop grows.
Ready to lead a shop and build a career with a company that values you? Apply today.