Service Advisor | Al-Futtaim Automotive | BYD

Robinson & Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major automotive company in the UAE is seeking a Service Advisor to enhance customer relations and contribute to financial objectives. The ideal candidate should have a Diploma or Bachelor in Automobile/Mechanical Engineering with 3 to 5 years of experience in the automotive industry, preferably in EV services. Proficiency in MS Office and SAP along with strong communication skills are essential for success. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of automotive industry experience, preferably in a similar service role related to EVs.
• Good communication skills and customer handling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build long-term relationships with customers to ensure customer retention and loyalty.
• Achieve financial objectives by upselling and discount control.
• Coordinate with the Production Team to provide timely updates to customers.

Skills

Customer relationship management skills

Effective communication and negotiation abilities

Technical proficiency in automotive services, including EVs

Education

Diploma or Bachelor of Automobile/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Service Advisor | Al-Futtaim Automotive | BYD

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview Of The Role:

• The Service Advisor acts as the primary representative of the brand to the customer and is pivotal in maintaining customer relations, ensuring a seamless and engaging Aftersales journey that leads to both revenue achievement and customer retention. This role significantly impacts Customer Service Value (CSV) and Net Promoter Scores (NPS) through high-level customer relationship skills and plays a crucial part in obtaining optimal scores in dealer clinic activities.

Customer Relations

• Build long-term relationships with customers to ensure customer retention and loyalty.
• Actively engage with customers through consultation on their needs and service requirements throughout the service process.
• Effectively manage customer complaints to satisfactory closure, enhancing Customer Service Value and Net Promoter Scores.
• Coordinate with the Production Team to provide timely updates to customers, maintaining transparency and on-time delivery commitments.

Financial Objectives

• Achieve financial objectives by upselling and discount control to meet monthly revenue targets.
• Ensure customers are provided detailed explanations of services performed and associated costs at vehicle delivery.
• Contribute to achieving budgeted service and other sales revenue targets.

Compliance and Procedures

• Actively comply with all Standard Operating Procedures, company policies, and distributor programs to ensure consistent customer experience.
• Maintain 100% accuracy in data quality on all documents.
• Demonstrate adherence to internal audit standards and procedures.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Customer relationship management skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
• Technical proficiency in automotive services, including EVs.
• Compliance to standard operating procedures and policy adherence.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Diploma or Bachelor of Automobile/Mechanical Engineering.
• 3 to 5 years of automotive industry experience, preferably in a similar service role related to EVs.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and SAP preferred.
• Good communication skills and customer handling abilities.

About Al-Futtaim Automotive
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Our core business activities include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands.