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Service Manager - Lexus of Marin

Sonic Automotive

Company websitesonicautomotive.com (Sonic Automotive, opens in new tab)

Base salary $100K  to $150K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in San Rafael, CA

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  • LocationSan Rafael, CA
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since

About this job

Company Description

At Lexus of Marin, part of the Sonic Automotive family, you’ll discover the tools, support, and opportunities needed to build and advance your career. With over 100 dealerships nationwide, Sonic Automotive is committed to more than just selling vehicles—we’re dedicated to helping you succeed and investing in your long-term growth. Explore what a rewarding future with Sonic Automotive, Inc, could look like!

Salary: $100,000 to $150,000

Job Description

Summary

The Service Manager is responsible for leading the dealership’s service department and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction, efficient operations, and strong financial performance. This role oversees service advisors and technicians, manages daily workflow, monitors department performance, and ensures repairs are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the daily operations and workflow of the service department.
  • Lead, train, coach, and develop service advisors and technicians.
  • Monitor department performance, productivity, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
  • Ensure repairs are properly diagnosed, documented, authorized, and completed in a timely manner
  • Address customer concerns and ensure high-quality service experience.
  • Maintain compliance with dealership policies, manufacturer standards, and safety requirements.
  • Partner with dealership leadership to achieve overall business objectives and continuously improve service operations.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of automotive service or dealership experience, with prior leadership or management experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of automotive repair, maintenance, service operations, and manufacturer standards.
  • Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate service advisors and technicians in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to resolve customer concerns professionally.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed departmental goals, including customer satisfaction, sales, productivity, and profitability.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to comply with dealership and manufacturer safety policies.

Additional Requirements:

  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Ability to successfully complete pre-employment requirements, including background check, motor vehicle record (MVR) review, and drug screening.

Additional Information

Compensation:

  • $100,000 to $150,000
  • Salary plus bonus

(The Service Manager Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges.  The position may also pay commission compensation which is based on the value or amount of revenue and profits achieved from the Service Department from $0.00 (if quotas are not met) without any upper limit other than department performance. The position also may also pay a production bonus based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit.)

Schedule:

  • Full Time
  • Monday through Saturday availability
  • Sundays off

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match (Traditional and Roth options)
  • Generous paid time off and paid parental leave
  • Ongoing training and professional development to support career growth
  • A collaborative, performance-driven work environment

Learn more: https://jobs.sonicautomotive.com/benefits         

Sonic Automotive is a Fortune 500 leader and one of the largest automotive retailers in the U.S., powering a nationwide network of top-brand dealerships. We’re transforming the car-buying experience with a fast-paced, people-first culture, innovative technology, and a relentless drive to win—for our guests and our teammates.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Source: Sonic Automotive on SmartRecruiters · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($100,000) is above 0% of the 937 Business Operations roles in California listed on this site; 44 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $145,000; the middle half runs from $124,000 to $178,561.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Sonic Automotive roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Sonic Automotive roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Service Manager - Lexus of Marin (this listing)$100K - $150K
Shop Foreman - Long Beach BMW$100K - $150K
Automotive Technician - Sun Chevrolet$100K - $150K
Finance Manager - Jordan Lexus of Mishawaka$100K - $200K
Used Car Buyer - Lexus of Serramonte$100K - $120K
Automotive Finance Manager - North Central Ford$100K - $250K
Director Educational Partnerships$100K - $120K

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Sonic Automotive roles · How to read the bar

Observed changes

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Observed since
Employer-stated posting date
2026-11-03
Where this pay comes from

Location as the employer wrote it: San Rafael, CA, United States

Salary: $100,000 to $150,000

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