Service Advisor

Plaza Kia; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Scarboro Mazda is seeking a Service Advisor to greet customers, discuss maintenance needs, schedule repairs, and communicate estimated costs clearly. You will uphold high standards of service, document interactions, and promote dealership offerings.

The role requires attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work evenings or weekends as scheduled. In this position you will develop strong customer relationships, guide customers through the service process, and ensure

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate strong customer service and the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Must understand service processes and be able to explain repairs and costs clearly.
• Adaptability to schedule changes, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers promptly and courteously, in person or by phone.
• Explain service options, estimates and timelines to customers.
• Schedule maintenance and repairs, ensuring proper prioritization.
• Maintain accurate documentation and repair orders.
• Promote dealership promotions and upsell where appropriate.
• Build and maintain customer relationships to encourage repeat visits.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer relationship

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Conscientiousness

Negotiation

Results oriented

Team or independent work

Transmissions knowledge

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Grade 12 high school diploma

College certificate or courses a asset

Job description

Service Advisor Pay Rate: $50000 - 80000 per year Scarboro Mazda

Want to be a part of something special?

Scarboro Mazda aims to be the trusted dealer in Scarborough and the greater Toronto area. At Scarboro Mazda, we continually strive to do things differently to ensure a unique and enjoyable experience for our customers. At our dealership, be part of our team and love coming to work.

What we are looking for...

The Service Advisor is responsible for creating great first impressions and guides the customers through the maintenance scheduling process and repair of their vehicles.

The Service Advisor is a great listener and is a master at executing all the service processes with due diligence and customer service and safety in mind. The Service Advisor has a keen eye for "the details" and strives to be a product knowledge expert ensuring the dealership provides each customer with a personalized service experience.

The Service Advisor builds strong relationships with customers in an effort to achieve service targets and utilizes the tools provided to ensure all customers keep coming back to the dealership.

The Service Advisor upholds the dealerships’ standards and values so that the customer is fully satisfied through every interaction with the service department. As a team player, Service Advisors foster excellent relationships with personnel in all areas of the dealership.

The Details

Develop Strong Relationships with Customer and continue to develop the Relationship:

• Greet customers on the phone or in the Dealership promptly and in a courteous manner.
• Address customer questions/needs promptly and professionally.
• Schedule appointments based on service calls.
• Provide customers with personalized service.
• Ensure comprehensive re-delivery check of customer vehicle, ensuring cleanliness and that all items identified for service/repair have been carried out appropriately on time.
• Assist customers in scheduling appointments for routine maintenance and needed repairs.
• Handle customer complaints and ensures high customer satisfaction standards.

Service Experience

• Identify service needs of customer vehicle based upon historical service data.
• Asks appropriate questions to ensure the vehicle to be serviced is diagnosed correctly.
• Provide repair and maintenance recommendations to the customer.
• Advise customers of estimated service and repair costs and review details of service/repair invoice with customer to gain their understanding of all services provided.
• Explain the nature of all repairs.
• Determine progress of repair/service orders and inform customer accordingly.
• Handle phone inquiries regarding work-in-progress, appointments and return phone messages promptly.
• Advise customers on the care of their cars and value of maintaining their vehicle in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and warranty maintenance.

Be detailed oriented

• Actively maintain the cleanliness of personal and team workspaces.
• Maintain a high level of grooming, hygiene and professional appearance.
• Ensure all documentation/paperwork is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Keep service department forms, menus and pricing guides up to date.
• Ensure vehicles are parked in assigned areas, make sure they are locked and all key are marked and put away correctly.
• Document customer’s routine maintenance or vehicle problems accurately and clearly on repair orders.

Commit to the Dealership Brand

• Stay up-to-date on all dealership training requirements.
• Understand and sell in-dealership manufacturer service promotions.
• Be knowledgeable about new features, specials and updates.
• Be a champion for delivering excellent service at all times.
• Actively promote and develop new business.

Develop and maintain full knowledge about the Industry

• Keep up to date with products, accessories, prices, and key features of major competitors.

Specific Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills with an upbeat and engaging attitude.
• Customer relationship skills including listening and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills.
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good math skills.
• Organized and pays attention to detail.
• Flexible and open to change; take on special tasks as needed.
• Conscientious.
• Ability to negotiate win-win scenario’s for the customer.
• Results oriented and accountable.
• Ability to work independently or within a team.
• Able to operate manual and automatic transmissions.
• Adaptable to work evening and weekend shifts as scheduled.

Education & Experience

• Minimum Grade 12 High School Diploma.
• College certificate or additional courses would be an asset.
• A fundamental understanding of automotive mechanical fundamentals.
• Adaptable to work evening and weekend shifts as scheduled.