Automotive Customer Service Advisor

Pep Boys; Palm Harbor (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance

Short Term Disability

401(k) with company match

PTO and holiday pay

On-demand pay (DailyPay)

Job summary

Pep Boys in Palm Harbor, FL is seeking a Service Desk Associate to engage customers, schedule fittings, and drive parts and service sales. You will handle store and service desk interactions, support transactions, and help customers get their cars running smoothly.

The role requires a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and at least one year in automotive service with sales experience preferred; you will work days, evenings, weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license required.
• 1 year related experience in automotive/service environment preferred.
• 1 year of sales experience preferred.
• Basic math skills for commissions and discounts.
• Strong verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• First contact point for customers by phone and in-store, engaging customers, scheduling appointments, and selling parts and services.
• Organize and manage service desk transactions and store operations.
• Assist with work orders, register transactions, and maintenance tasks.
• Follow policies on cash, credit, checks, refunds, and returns; address customer issues with management.
• Perform express automotive services and inspections as needed.
• Support safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized shop.
• Communicate effectively with associates and customers; assist in opening/closing duties where required.

Skills

High school diploma

Valid Driver's License

Customer service

Sales experience

Mathematics basics

Verbal communication

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

178496

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.

• Present 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

• $12.00 to $18.00 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.

Job Status

Full-time