Automotive Service Manager en Larson Motors Inc

Location: Tacoma Metro

Job Type: Full-time 

Reports to: Director of Fixed Operations 

Compensation: $120,000 – $192,000/annually per manufacturer line 

Step Up. Lead Boldly. Grow Your Career with Larson Automotive Group.

At Larson Automotive Group, we’re not just fixing cars—we’re building careers, shaping leaders, and raising the bar for customer experiences. We’re looking for an ambitious, high-energy Automotive Service Manager who’s ready to take on challenges, inspire a team, and make a real impact.

If you’re the kind of leader who’s excited to prove yourself, grow fast, and thrive in a dynamic dealership environment, this is your opportunity.

Why Join Larson?

• Competitive Pay + Growth Potential: Your results determine your earnings—no ceiling, just opportunity.
• Career Acceleration: Service Manager today, Fixed Ops Director tomorrow. We promote from within and reward drive.
• Modern, Supportive Culture: Autonomy to lead, tools to succeed, and a leadership team that has your back.
• Family-Owned, Respected Reputation: Be part of a dealership group known for integrity, performance, and community.

What You’ll Do

• Lead + Motivate: Coach and energize technicians and service advisors to perform at their best.
• Elevate the Experience: Create a transparent, customer-first environment that keeps people coming back.
• Run the Show: Oversee daily operations, streamline workflow, and keep the shop productive and efficient.
• Hit the Numbers: Track KPIs, drive performance, and make smart moves to boost profitability.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with parts, sales, and leadership to keep everything running smoothly.
• Think Big: Take ownership of challenges, find solutions, and never settle for “good enough.”

What You Bring

• Experience as a Service Manager or senior Service Advisor in a dealership setting.
• A natural leader who can build, coach, and energize a team.
• Strong grasp of dealership operations, DMS systems, and manufacturer service standards.
• Comfort with financials—reading reports, controlling costs, and finding growth opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-first mindset.
• Above all: hunger to grow, adaptability, and the drive to take on big challenges.

Larson Automotive Benefits:

Medical Coverage: Full-time employees are eligible for group medical insurance beginning the first of the month following 60 consecutive days of employment, including a $0 cost plan for employees.

Vision & Dental Insurance: Optional vision and dental plans are available to enhance your coverage. 

Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance:

                 o $10,000 in life insurance

                 o $40,000 in AD&D insurance for all benefits-eligible employees

Additional Coverage Options:

                 o Supplemental Life and AD&D

                 o Long-Term Disability (LTD)

                 o Accident Insurance

                 o Hospital Indemnity

                 o Pet Insurance

Wellness & Support Programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): A confidential, no-cost program offering support for:

                 o Mental health and emotional well-being

                 o Substance abuse

                 o Financial and legal challenges

                 o Family and relationship concerns

KOFE (Knowledge of Financial Education): A free financial wellness program that provides budgeting tools, educational content, and personal finance support.

Retirement Planning

401(k) with Company Match:

                 o Eligible after 60 days of employment (age 21+).

                 o Automatic enrollment starts at 3%, increasing by 1% annually for the first 3 years.

                 o Company match: 50% of the first 4% contributed.

                 o Optional flat-dollar and ROTH contributions available.

                 o Employees can opt out at any time.

Time Off & Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO):

                 o Accrual begins on your first day.

                 o Eligible to use after 90 days of employment.

                 o Accrual schedule:

                          0–2 years: 1 hour per 40 hours worked

                          3–10 years: 1.53 hours per 40 hours worked

                          10+ years: 2.30 hours per 40 hours worked

Paid Holidays: Hourly employees receive six paid holidays per year.

Employee Perks

Employee Vehicle Purchase Program: Access exclusive pricing on all brands we offer. Contact your dealership’s General Manager to learn more.

 We are committed to supporting our employees with the resources they need to thrive—personally and professionally. Join Larson Automotive Group and build a rewarding future with a team that invests in your success.

• Proven track record in a high-octane automotive service management role.
• Leadership skills that could turn rush hour traffic into a parade.
• Customer service finesse that could turn a lemon into lemonade (or at least make the lemon smile).
• Communication skills so smooth, you could sell snow tires to a desert dweller.
• Automotive systems mastery – you eat complex diagnostics for breakfast.
• Financial wizardry – you're like the Houdini of budget management.
• Rapid decision-maker and creative problem solver – you're like MacGyver in a mechanic's overalls.
• Fluent in the language of industry regulations and safety protocols.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.