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Service Manager

Trek Bicycle · Algonquin, IL · Full time

Posted Jul 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a service department or team you've led. What did you change to make it run better?

What they are checking: Real leadership experience in service operations, with concrete improvements.

How would you train a new mechanic who has great attitude but little experience?

What they are checking: Coaching skills, since the posting asks the manager to train the team.

You're also the main service advisor. How do you recommend the right service without overselling?

What they are checking: Honest advising that builds long-term trust with riders.

How do you keep the service area clean and organized with a busy team?

What they are checking: Standards and habits that keep the department efficient and professional.

What would you do

It's spring, the queue is two weeks out and customers are upset. What do you do?

What they are checking: Managing workflow, staffing and expectations during the busiest season for a bike shop.

A mechanic's work keeps coming back with problems. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Holding people accountable fairly while protecting customer safety and trust.

How do you connect the service experience to sales on the floor?

What they are checking: Integrating sales and service, which the posting names as part of the role.

New bikes need to be built for the sales floor, but repairs are backed up. How do you decide what gets done first?

What they are checking: Balancing sales needs and customer repairs when the shop is stretched.

About the work

Which KPIs would you watch to know your service center is healthy?

What they are checking: Whether they manage by turnaround time, labor efficiency, comebacks and customer satisfaction.

How do you control service costs without cutting quality?

What they are checking: Business sense about parts, labor and pricing in a service department.

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The full job description

As published by Trek Bicycle.

A bit about us Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us! Job Location Trek Store Algonquin Summary Job Description As Service Manager, you’ll be the operations lead for your store’s Service Center—and you’ll be the one who’s ultimately accountable for all decisions relating to workflow, staffing of mechanics, and KPIs to ensure every customer has the best experience. You’ll be the primary service advisor at the shop, integrating the sales and service experience, while holding your team accountable for delivering Trek’s signature hospitality. That means you’ll need to be a great communicator and leader who knows how to get the best out of your colleagues. You’ll train your team, engage with customers to recommend the right service at the right time, manage and control service costs, keep service orders organized, ensure a clean and efficient department and take an active lead in ensuring the right bikes are built and delivered to the sales floor and your customers. Excellent communication skills are a must, as you will manage all communication from the Service Department to customers and write more than 50% of the work orders for the shop. This role is right for someone with high energy and a constant learning engine who can see the forest and the trees. You’ll be challenged to develop your employees, find efficiencies by reviewing service reports, and anticipate your shop’s needs so both the service and sales teams are set up for success. What you’ll bring to the team • A positive, pitch-right-in attitude and motivation to help every customer find what they need • Fantastic hospitality—a warm, approachable manner, great listening skills, and a drive to help in any way you can—even on the toughest, busiest days • Great leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop future leaders • Ability to plan effectively and stay a step ahead of your shop’s needs • 3+ years of bicycle service center experience • A commitment to delivering the best possible experience for every customer • An active learning engine and willingness to attend Trek Service classes in Waterloo, WI • Proactive approach to staying up to date on industry changes and trends Compensation Range Hourly Rate $0.00 - $0.00 Trek Benefits • Flexible and fun company culture • Competitive health care • PPO & HDHP medical plan options, Dental insurance, Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) • Free life insurance & optional term life insurance • Competitive vacation package • 401(k) with match and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP) • 12 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay • Paid company holidays • Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000! (Undergraduate & Masters programs) • Employee discounts on all product • Deep partner retail discounts We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. We are an E-Verify employer. For more information, please click on the following links: E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish

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