Service Advisor / Shop Manager – Automotive (Mon–Fri)
$75,000–$95,000 per year + Benefits
Ed Hansen’s Muffler Service, a well-established automotive exhaust and repair shop in San Diego (in business since 1985), is looking for an experienced Service Advisor / Shop Manager to help lead daily shop operations and customer service.
We are a high-volume exhaust shop with in-house inventory and are expanding into light automotive repair and alignment services. This is a full-time, long-term position with great pay, benefits, and a Monday–Friday schedule.
Job Responsibilities:
Greet customers and assess vehicle service needs
Write estimates and explain recommended repairs
Advise customers on exhaust work and additional automotive services
Dispatch and manage work flow for technicians
Coordinate parts ordering and manage inventory
Communicate clearly with technicians and customers
Manage day-to-day shop operations
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional shop environment
Work closely with the owner on scheduling and shop growth
Qualifications:
Previous experience as a Service Advisor, Shop Manager, or similar role
Strong automotive knowledge (exhaust experience a plus)
Experience with service writing, estimating, and parts ordering
Good customer service and communication skills
Organized, dependable, and able to multitask
Leadership experience preferred
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary: $75,000–$95,000 annually (depending on experience)
Monday–Friday schedule (no weekends)
401(k) with 4% employer match
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
PTO
Stable position with a respected, long-standing business
To Apply:
Reply to this ad with your resume and a brief description of your automotive service experience. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.