Automotive Service Advisor: Customer Champion

Kia of Cartersville; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kia of Cartersville is seeking an Automotive Service Advisor to greet customers, gather vehicle information, and coordinate service needs. You will prepare repair orders, provide clear estimates for parts and labor, and suggest needed repairs per inspection results and manufacturer specs.

You will maintain communication with customers regarding costs and timing and obtain authorization for additional work. Daily duties include tracking progress, explaining charges, processing payments, and

Qualifications

• Gathers vehicle information and schedules service appointments.
• Prepares repair orders with clear descriptions and complete estimates for parts and labor.
• Recommends needed repairs and maintenance based on inspection results and manufacturer specifications.
• Keeps customers informed of cost changes and obtains authorization before additional work.

Responsibilities

• Greets customers promptly and professionally, gathers vehicle information, and schedules service appointments.
• Diagnoses customer concerns through questioning, service history review, visual inspection, or test drive.
• Prepares accurate repair orders with clear descriptions of the concern and complete estimates for parts and labor.
• Recommends needed repairs and maintenance based on inspection results and manufacturer specifications.
• Sets promised times, coordinates with the dispatcher, and tracks repair progress throughout the day.
• Keeps customers informed of any changes to cost or timing and obtains authorization before additional work.
• Reviews completed repair orders, explains work performed and charges, and processes payment.
• Resolves customer concerns and maintains high customer satisfaction and quality standards.
• Keeps service forms, menus, and pricing guides current, and maintains a clean work area and professional appearance.
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

Greets customers promptly and pro‑fess

Gathers vehicle information

Schedules service appointments

Explains work to customers

Job description

Kia of Cartersville is seeking an Automotive Service Advisor to greet customers, gather vehicle information, and coordinate service needs. You will prepare repair orders, provide clear estimates for parts and labor, and suggest needed repairs per inspection results and manufacturer specs.

You will maintain communication with customers regarding costs and timing and obtain authorization for additional work. Daily duties include tracking progress, explaining charges, processing payments, and