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Macon, Georgia, United States
Remote only
Not Available
Location: Macon, GA
Job Schedule: Full-time field role/remote
Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Sponsorship: No
Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a District Technical Service Manager to join our team in the Southeast Region.
A Day in the Life:
The District Technical Service Manager (DTSM) serves as Nissan's primary technical field representative, supporting dealership service operations, customer satisfaction, and complex vehicle repair resolution. This role works closely with dealership personnel, regional teams, and corporate partners to diagnose difficult vehicle concerns, improve service performance, support customer case resolutions, and drive operational excellence across assigned dealerships.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical expertise and support for complex vehicle repairs and diagnostic concerns that dealership technicians are unable to resolve.
Conduct regular dealership visits to evaluate service operations, customer satisfaction performance, technician development, and overall service effectiveness.
Meet with vehicle customers as necessary to confirm scope of concern conditions, or to demonstrate expected vehicle performance.
Partner with dealership leadership to identify improvement opportunities, develop action plans, and enhance customer retention and service quality.
Collaborate with Engineering, Technical Hotline, Consumer Affairs, and regional teams to address vehicle quality concerns and customer issues.
Investigate vehicle incidents, document findings, and prepare reports related to product performance, customer concerns, and legal matters.
Evaluate customer buyback vehicles and coordinate repair recommendations and final disposition.
Represent Nissan in arbitration, Lemon Law, warranty, and product-related cases as a technical subject matter expert.
Review technician training needs, service processes, warranty activity, and special tool requirements while promoting dealership certification and service excellence.
Provide guidance and recommendations regarding warranty and goodwill claim approvals.
Who We’re Looking for:
Required:
Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
4+ years of automotive technical experience required.
Previous dealership, manufacturer field service, technical hotline, or leadership experience preferred.
Master technician credentials with an automotive brand, or equivalent technical training (AAS degree, vocational certification, etc.).
Current ASE Master Certification (minimum A1-A8, + L1) or confirmed ability to promptly gain required certifications.
Strong knowledge of automotive mechanical, electrical, ADAS, and infotainment systems.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business applications.
Desired:
Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote field-based environment.
Strong analytical, organizational, and customer-focused mindset.
Ability to influence dealership partners and drive positive operational outcomes.
Willingness to travel extensively throughout the assigned territory, including overnight travel (75%+).
This position offers the opportunity to directly impact customer satisfaction, dealership performance, and Nissan's brand reputation while serving as a trusted technical advisor throughout the region.
What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:
Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.
Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.
Built for Your Best:
Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.
It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.
NISSAN FOR EVERYONE
People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.
Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.
Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.
Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.
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