Service Advisor - Acura of Oakville - 25438

Zanchin Auto Group; Oakville; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership group in Oakville, Ontario, is looking for an experienced Service Advisor to provide frontline customer communications and service. This role involves advising customers on vehicle maintenance, selling required repairs, and liaising with service technicians. Ideal candidates should have customer handling experience, strong communication skills, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive and generous compensation package

Enhanced Group Benefits Program

Opportunity for career advancement

Employee preferred pricing for vehicles and more

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years proven experience as a Service Advisor or Sales/Customer Service Representative.
• Automotive and/or dealership experience preferred.
• Ability to sell vehicle maintenance and adapt to changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline customer communications and service.
• Sell recommended vehicle repair/maintenance.
• Liaison between customer and automotive service technician.

Skills

Customer handling

Sales experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Secondary School diploma

Tools

ERP systems (CDK/Reynolds)

Customer Relationship Management Systems

Job description

Service Advisor career and employment opportunity awaits you.

The Power to Move You

Acura of Oakville, part of Zanchin Automotive Group, a privately-owned network of 35+ successful dealerships that welcomes talent and enthusiasm, values people and contributions, and rewards performance and accomplishment, is looking for an experienced and enthusiasticSERVICE ADVISOR to join the Team.

Join now to be part of a company that has been supporting the community for 50 years, and where careers are made and fostered with enthusiasm, integrity and respect. Now is the time to be part of a Team that encourages progressive and entrepreneurial styles, and drives performance through winning attitudes.

What’s in it for you….

• Competitive and generous compensation package
• Enhanced Group Benefits Program, including extended medical, dental, vision, life insurance…and so much more
• Company-provided tools and equipment
• Ongoing development and training, including product and industry knowledge, from experienced leaders and experts
• Opportunity for career advancement within the group
• Employee preferred pricing for vehicles, travel, gym memberships, cell phones/plans, and so much more

About the opportunity…

As an integral part of the “we can do that” operation, this position is responsible to provide frontline customer communications and service for the department. Specifically:

• sell recommended and required vehicle repair/maintenance
• serve as the liaison between the customer and automotive service technician
• explain nature of vehicle maintenance and costs
• advise customers on how to look after the vehicle and stress the importance of maintenance
• schedule appointments; contact customers with vehicle repair status updates/follow-ups
• accurately prepare repair orders and invoices

About you….

Ideal candidates will have a strong background and proven experience in sales and customer handling, including:

• 1 to 3 years proven experience as a Service Advisor or Sales/Customer Service Representative; automotive and/or dealership experience preferred
• Secondary School diploma, or equivalent experience
• proficiency working with ERP systems (ie. CDK/Reynolds)
• proficiency working with Customer Relationship Management Systems
• ability to sell vehicle maintenance
• ability to adapt to a changing environment and meet deadlines
• strong ability to communicate professionally (verbally and written)
• strong attention to detail; organized and strategic
• ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• self-motivated and driven with a passion for excellence in execution
• a desire to work in a high energy, fast-paced environment
• a proven commitment to quality of work

Why choose Zanchin Automotive Group?

Your career ambitions will be achieved -- we offer career development and advancement.

You will be part a winning team -- we are a leader in the industry driven by 50 years of people-centric business modelling.

Your voice will be heard and ideas celebrated -- we have an entrepreneurial and strategic attitude, that welcomes and supports individual ideas and strategies.

You will enjoy a competitive pay and bonus plan -- we offer many employment perquisites.

You’ll be part of a culture at the fore-front of transparency, communication and engagement – we are a Team, and work together to achieve and thrive.

Apply now to join a dynamic company where the future is limitless, and embark on an exciting career and journey.

Interested in becoming part of the Zanchin Automotive Group team? Send your resume with salary expectations for review and consideration. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected will be contacted.

Zanchin Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and supported, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people. Should you require accommodation or support in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.