Automotive Service Advisor

5 Star Auto Plaza; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Paid Vacation

Job summary

5 Star Auto Plaza is seeking a Service Advisor / Service Writer to greet customers, document vehicle conditions, and translate concerns into repair orders. You will coordinate with technicians, provide repair estimates, and keep customers updated throughout the service process.

The role emphasizes accuracy, strong communication, and a customer-first approach in a fast-paced automotive environment. Excellent benefits, advancement opportunities, and a supportive team await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED required.
• A minimum of 1 year in a service advisor role or high volume retail customer service.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication.
• Comfortable with DMS software and basic office programs.
• Detail oriented and organized; you follow a process and follow through.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Customer advocacy: Greet customers promptly and professionally, and walk the vehicle with them to document its condition and what it needs.
• Service coordination: Turn customer concerns into detailed, accurate repair orders for the technicians.
• Sales and estimates: Give accurate cost estimates for repairs and maintenance, and explain the why behind every recommendation.
• Workflow management: Track every vehicle through the shop and provide proactive updates by phone, text, or email.
• Quality control: Review completed work orders with the customer, process payment, and ensure satisfaction.
• Consult with technicians on customer repairs.
• Note every customer file thoroughly and accurately so repeat visits go smooth.
• Exceed minimum standards of sales and customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Sales

Detail oriented

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

DMS software

MS Office

Job description

Benefits:

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Auto Dealership Service Advisor / Service Writer

5 Star Auto Plaza is an amazing place to work!

Guaranteed hourly base plus commission

Professional, fun, and friendly family like work environment with supportive management

No weekends!

5 day work weeks

Paid Vacation

Health, Vision, and Dental

401(k) with employer match

100% company paid life insurance and wellness program

Employee Pricing and Discounts

Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Our Service Advisor is the voice of the shop. You are the first person a customer sees when they pull in and the last one they talk to before they drive off. You listen to what is going on with their vehicle, turn that into a clear repair order for our technicians, and keep the customer in the loop from start to finish. If you take pride in getting the details right and doing what you said you would do, you will fit in here.

Responsibilities:

Customer advocacy: Greet customers promptly and professionally, and walk the vehicle with them to document its condition and what it needs.

Service coordination: Turn customer concerns into detailed, accurate repair orders for the technicians.

Sales and estimates: Give accurate cost estimates for repairs and maintenance, and explain the why behind every recommendation so the customer understands what keeps their vehicle safe and on the road.

Workflow management: Track every vehicle moving through the shop and give customers proactive updates by phone, text, or email.

Quality control: Review completed work orders with the customer, process payment, and make sure they leave knowing exactly what was done.

Consult with technicians on customer repairs.

Note every customer file thoroughly and accurately so repeat visits go smooth.

Exceed minimum standards of sales and customer service.

Requirements:

High School degree or GED required

A minimum of 1 year in a service advisor role or high volume retail customer service

Exceptional verbal and written communication. You can explain a complicated repair in plain English.

Comfortable with DMS software and basic office programs

A foundational understanding of automotive systems (brakes, engines, electrical) is preferred, though we will train the right personality

Detail oriented and organized. You follow a process and you follow through.

High integrity, and the ability to handle a frustrated customer with grace

Clean and professional appearance

Valid driver's license and a clean driving record

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to pass pre-employment testing including background checks, MVR, and drug tests