Automotive Service Advisor

AAA Club Alliance; Southington (CT); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid parental leave

401k with company match

PTO

Paid holidays

AAA Membership

Education reimbursement

Career development

Zusammenfassung

AAA Club Alliance in Southington, CT is hiring an Automotive Service Advisor (Advisor 1, Car Care Customer Service & Sales) to be the primary liaison between customers and shop technicians. The role involves greeting customers, scheduling appointments, and explaining repairs to ensure customer understanding.

Starting pay is $24.70 per hour with potential uncapped monthly bonuses and contests. Previous automotive experience is preferred; ASE certification is a plus but not required.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Service Advisor Certification is a plus, but not required.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Aufgaben

• Greet customers, answer telephone calls and schedule appointments in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Review repairs and services with customers to ensure a complete understanding of the services performed.
• Notify customers of any deviation from the original estimate of cost or time and obtain approval for additional costs.
• Monitor progress of each job and relay information to technicians as needed.
• Arrange for repairs and payment for vehicles covered by extended warranty programs.

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Automotive Service Advisor – Hiring Now | AAA Club Alliance

Drive Your Career Forward with AAA Club Alliance! Are you a customer-focused professional with a passion for the automotive industry? AAA Club Alliance is actively hiring a Automotive Service Advisor to serve as the key connection between our customers and our in-shop technicians. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in delivering exceptional service.

Location Address: 755 Queen Street, Southington, CT 06489

At AAA, your success is our success. As an Advisor 1, Car Care Customer Service & Sales, we can offer you: The starting base compensation for this position is $24.70 hourly. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. In addition to your hourly compensation, Service Advisors are also eligible for additional income through our uncapped monthly performance bonus as well as various spiffs and contests that run throughout the year!

What our Advisor 1, Car Care Customer Service and Sales associates do: Greet customers, answer telephone calls and schedule appointments in a prompt and courteous manner. Review repairs and services with customers to ensure a complete understanding of the services performed. Contact customer any time there is a deviation from the original estimate of cost or time when the vehicle will be ready for pickup. Note the name and time of approval for all repair/service orders and any additional costs. Distribute work to all shop technicians while monitoring progress and accuracy of each job. Supply information on request to technicians, as needed. Arrange for repairs and payment for vehicles that are covered by extended warranty programs. Arrange towing and/or alternate transportation such as shuttle or rental vehicle when necessary in accordance with Total Repair Care (TRC) standards. Monitor inspection dates of vehicles in system to ensure the inspections are completed before due dates. Notify customer of need to have vehicle serviced per manufactures recommended intervals and as required by the state and explain the information to the customer.

What you will need to succeed: High School Diploma or equivalent. Previous experience in the automotive industry preferred, or three years relevant experience in a fast paced environment with a proven Sales and Customer Satisfaction record. Knowledge of automotive technology and the ability to communicate same information to the support team, customers and Auto Technicians. ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Service Advisor Certification is a plus, but not required! Valid Driver’s License. Ability to complete required Pre-Employment Screenings (background check and drug screening) if offered the position. Authorized to work in the USA.

Full time Associates are offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options
• Up to 2 weeks Paid parental leave
• 401k plan with company match up to 7%
• 2+ weeks of PTO within your first year
• Paid company holidays
• Company provided volunteer opportunities + 1 volunteer day per year
• Free AAA Membership
• Continual learning reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• And MORE!

ACA is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment practices laws. At ACA, we are committed to cultivating a welcoming and inclusive workplace of team members with diverse backgrounds and experiences to enable us to meet our goals and support our values while serving our Members and customers. We strive to attract and retain candidates with a passion for their work and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. It is ACA's policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all positions. Hiring decisions are based upon ACA's operating needs, and applicant qualifications including, but not limited to, experience, skills, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.

Job Category: Car Care Work from home or remote positions primary residence must reside within the footprint that AAA Club Alliance Inc. operates. Our club is located in Washington DC and 13 states including Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, and West Virginia. AAA Club Alliance is the result of AAA Mid-Atlantic, AAA Allied Group, AAA Oklahoma/South Dakota, and AAA Ohio Automobile Club joining, now representing nearly 7.4 million members in 13 states including Washington, D.C. We've created an environment where you can look forward to coming to work and interacting with compassionate people who enjoy what they do and love supporting their team. We're dedicated to keeping our Associates fulfilled and helping them feel secure. With such a diversity of products and services, our Associates have the opportunity to fulfill customer needs while growing their own career. So that leaves one question, are you ready to make a difference?

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at AAA Club Alliance about our Associate referral process! We recognize that you don't stop being a parent, caretaker, pet owner, or student because you're at work. We give our Associates the option to customize their experience in order to suit their individual needs and interests. We offer a wide array of benefits that give our Associates piece of mind- even after retirement. You can learn more about our benefit offerings here.

AAA Club Alliance complies with federal, state and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].