Service Advisor (Planet Ford)

pagcareers; Brampton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee events

Vehicle discounts

Internal career mobility

Job summary

Planet Ford, part of Performance Auto Group, seeks an experienced Service Advisor to join its Ontario team in Brampton. You will identify and document service needs, greet customers professionally, and collaborate with technicians to plan repairs and estimates.

The role emphasizes customer satisfaction, upselling maintenance, and accurate order processing. Ideal candidates have 5+ years as a service advisor, Ford brand familiarity, and solid computer skills.

Qualifications

• Ontario driver’s license and good driving record.
• 5+ years of service advisor experience preferred.
• Ford brand experience is highly preferred.
• CDK experience is an asset.
• Professional, friendly and customer oriented with high emphasis on good CSI and selling capabilities.
• Strong computer skills.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• May be required to work on Saturdays.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Identifying, recommending and documenting service maintenance and repairs for customers.
• Greeting customers in a courteous, professional manner.
• Delivering personalized service that exemplifies our dealerships.
• Working with technicians to identify required maintenance and repairs.
• Preparing repair orders, updating databases with relevant details of orders, and closing orders by providing appropriate repairs and services.
• Providing service recommendations and estimated costs to customers.
• Performing road tests of customer vehicles to assess customer concerns.
• Ensuring customer satisfaction meets company and manufacturers’ standards.
• Striving to meet the department’s repair order production standards.
• Perform other Service related duties as required by management

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer skills

Sales capabilities

CDK experience

Ford brand experience

Service advisor experience

Tools

CDK

Job description

Drive for Excellence

When it comes to Fords, Planet Ford is a king in the industry. Rated one of the top 25 dealerships in Canada, we have a proven track record for quality and service for the last 15 years.

Part of the Performance Auto Group, Planet Ford is looking for an experienced Service Advisor to join their dynamic team!

About Us

Performance Auto Group, is a leading automotive group, whose purpose is to be the preferred automotive group by fostering fair and respectful relationships that positively impact our team, customers, partners, and communities. Our core values as an organization are the principles we were built on that guide us today:

• Great Experience: Every customer is entitled to a great experience
• Integrity:We are honest and transparent in our actions
• Diversity: We are stronger through the inclusion of people, brands and ideas
• Innovation:We passionately embrace opportunities for new and continuous improvements
• Empowerment: We encourage and support our people in taking initiative
• Giving Back: We positively impact the communities in which we live, work and raise families

Here’s what you’ll deliver:

• Identifying, recommending and documenting service maintenance and repairs for customers.
• Greeting customers in a courteous, professional manner.
• Delivering personalized service that exemplifies our dealerships.
• Working with technicians to identify required maintenance and repairs.
• Preparing repair orders, updating databases with relevant details of orders, and closing orders by providing appropriate repairs and services.
• Providing service recommendations and estimated costs to customers.
• Performing road tests of customer vehicles to assess customer concerns
• Ensuring customer satisfaction meets company and manufacturers’ standards.
• Striving to meet the department’s repair order production standards.
• Perform other Service related duties as required by management

What do you need to succeed?

• Must have a valid Ontario Driver's License and good driving record.
• 5+ years of service advisor experience preferred.
• Ford brand experience is highly preferred.
• CDK experience is an asset.
• Professional, friendly and customer oriented with high emphasis on good CSI and selling capabilities.
• Ability to sell and recommend maintenance and repairs to our loyal customers.
• Strong computer skills.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• May be required to work on Saturdays.
• Must have the ability to multi-task and work under pressure.

What’s in it for you?

• Excellent management support and guidance
• Opportunities through our Internal career mobility program
• Access to health, dental and vision insurance
• Disability, critical illness and life insurance for the unexpected
• Our Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for you and your family's wellness
• Discount on vehicles, service and parts for you and your family
• Discounts to retailers and service providers across the country
• Free and engaging employee events
• Did we mention we love giving back to our communities?!

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Compensation (expected annual compensation): $45,000 - $90,000 per year (base salary plus monthly performance-based bonuses). This range includes a fixed base salary and eligibility for monthly bonuses tied to individual results and/or department performance, which may be influenced by business volumes. Actual bonus earnings vary based on performance.

Performance Auto Group is a leading automotive company in Ontario with over 2000 employees, 23 brands and 44 locations in Brampton, Brantford, Bolton, Grimsby, Mississauga, Orangeville, St. Catharines, Huntsville and Toronto. Performance Auto Group also includes AutoPlanet, Canada’s largest indoor used car showroom.

Performance Auto Group is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with applicable legislation. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.