Automotive Customer Service Advisor

pepboyscareers; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance

Short Term Disability

Supplemental benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO and holiday pay

On-demand pay partner (DailyPay)

Reduced benefits available for part‑t&

Job summary

Pep Boys is seeking a customer-service oriented store associate in Palatine, IL to engage customers at the service desk, on the sales floor, and at the register. You will explain processes, schedule appointments, and promote parts and service to help cars run at peak efficiency.

Responsibilities include handling transactions, supporting maintenance tasks, and delivering friendly, knowledgeable service while upholding store policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• One year of related automotive service experience preferred.
• One year of sales experience preferred.
• Strong math skills for commissions and discounts.
• Strong verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for customers in-store and on the phone; engage customers, schedule appointments, and promote parts and service.
• Organize and drive service business through work order and register transactions and product knowledge.
• Assist in various customer care tasks, work order support, and store operations under management guidance.
• Follow policies for cash, credit, check, refunds and returns; address customer service issues and opportunities.
• Perform express automotive services and basic maintenance tasks as directed, ensuring quality work.
• Safely implement and adhere to safety procedures and company policies in daily operations.
• Communicate effectively with staff and customers; relay information clearly and accurately.
• In some locations, may assist with opening/closing responsibilities as needed.
• Maintain an organized and clean shop environment.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

Sales experience

Mathematical concepts

Teamwork

Ability to work flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Position Summary

Contribute to the growth of the organization across all lines of business through customer engagement, expert product and service knowledge, follow-up, and follow through at the service desk, on the sales floor, and at the register.

Duties & Responsibilities

• First point of contact for customers on the phone and in the store. Responsible for engaging customers, scheduling appointments, building trust, understanding needs, communicating processes and timelines, and selling parts and service that make the customer's car run at peak efficiency; adheres to Company Customer Care standards to meet customer expectations.
• Responsible for the organization and productivity of the service business through work order and register transactions, thorough vehicle inspections, and service and replacement part knowledge.
• Under the direction of Management, assists in various aspects of customer care, work order and register assistance, facility maintenance, and Outside Purchase (OP) ordering.
• Follow all policies and procedures related to cash, credit, check, refund and return policies. Works with the management team to react to customer service issues, customer complaints, and/or business opportunities.
• Conduct and participate in routine express automotive services, including tire mounting, balancing, rotations, and repair; oil changes, fluid top-offs, lubrications, filter and bulb replacement; battery installation, starting and charging system testing; cosmetic car services, and thorough vehicle inspection.
• Primary driving force behind the implementation and constant execution of safety procedures, ensuring wheel torque and oil/fluid services are performed per standard operating procedure directives.
• Partner with Management to produce a safe and health work environment that complies with all local, state, and federal laws, as well as with company policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicate with all associates, management, and customers; interprets and retains information and applies knowledge appropriately.
• In designated locations, may be a secondary key carrier responsible for basic and detailed opening and closing responsibilities.
• Maintain an organized and neat shop.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety and environmental rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver's License.
• One year of related experience in the automotive service environment.
• One year of sales experience preferred.
• Must have basic knowledge and understanding of mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and fractions. Ability to apply mathematical formulas to calculate commissions and discounts.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to frequently lift, carry, and place merchandise and supplies up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Frequent standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Frequent reaching overhead and below the knees, including squatting, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting.
• Climb up and down ladders to retrieve and stock merchandise.
• Communicate effectively in person, by telephone, or by using telecommunications equipment.
• Enters and locates information on computer.
• Presents information to small and large groups.
• Visually verifies information, often in small print.
• Safely operates a motor vehicle.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Supplemental benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and holiday pay
• On-demand pay partner (DailyPay)
• Reduced benefits available for part-time team members

Pay Range

• $15.40 to $19.80 per hour based on experience
• Sales commission
• Flat Rate on labor hours produced

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.