SUMMARY
Initiates automotive services and repairs by ascertaining performance problems and services requested; verifying warranty and service contract coverage;
developing estimates; writing repair orders; maintaining customer rapport and records.
What We Offer :
- Opportunity for internal promotion and career growth with company
- Competitive pay plan
- 401(k) retirement plan options
- Full benefits including voluntary short and long term disability, dental, health, vision, medical
Responsibilities :
Ascertains automotive problems and services by listening to customer's description of symptoms; clarifying description of problems;
conducting inspections; taking test drives; checking vehicle maintenance records; examining service schedules.
- Verifies warranty and service contract coverage by examining records and papers; explaining provisions and exclusions.
- Develops estimates by costing materials, supplies, and labor; calculating customer's payment, including deductibles.
- Prepares repair orders (RO) by describing symptoms, problems, and causes discovered, as well as repairs and services required;
obtaining approval signatures; entering RO into service database system.
Maintains customer rapport by explaining estimates and expected return of vehicle; obtaining customer's approval of estimates;
obtaining and providing contact telephone numbers; answering questions and concerns; arranging towing and temporary transportation.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading manufacturers' publications.
- Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Requirements :
- Previous experience as an automotive Service Advisor.
- Working knowledge of automobiles.
- Customer service skills.
- Sales experience a plus.
- Proficiency with computers and technology.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to customers.