Purpose of the job:
The Aftersales Service Advisor acts as the key liaison between customers and the service department, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience. The role involves scheduling appointments, providing cost estimates, managing vehicle service progress, and delivering exceptional customer service to promote customer satisfaction and retention.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet customers in a professional and friendly manner, understanding their service needs.
- Schedule and manage workshop appointments.
- Open and close service orders, prepare repair estimates, and explain repair details to customers.
- Coordinate with workshop technicians and monitor service progress and technicians productivity and report to the management team.
- Communicate proactively with customers regarding updates, delays, or approvals.
- Ensure all work is accurately documented, invoiced, and compliant with company and manufacturer standards.
- Follow up with customers post-service to ensure satisfaction.
- Promote additional services and products where appropriate (e.g., maintenance plans, accessories).
- Handle customer complaints or concerns professionally and escalate when necessary.
- Maintain accurate records of service transactions and customer communications.
- Support the achievement of departmental targets in revenue and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinate with various outsourced service providers as point of contact.
Qualifications & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent (Automotive or business-related qualification is an advantage).
- 3+ years of proven experience in a service advisory or customer-facing role within the automotive industry.
- Strong knowledge of vehicle mechanics and service processes.
- Experience using dealer management systems (e.g., Kerridge, CDK, Autoline) is preferred.
- Valid driver’s license.