Automotive Service Advisor / Writer

Darcars; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits plan including 401k

PTO and paid holidays

Employee discounts on vehicle purchases and services

Community service initiatives

Job summary

A reputable automotive service provider in Lanham, MD, is looking for an experienced Automotive Service Advisor / Writer. This position involves consulting with customers about automotive warranty products and repair services while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include generating repair estimates, maintaining service appointments, and advising customers on vehicle maintenance. Candidates should possess strong customer service skills and preferably have prior experience as a service advisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eighteen years of age.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Previous automotive Service Advisor experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and obtain vehicle information.
• Advise on vehicle maintenance according to specifications.
• Generate accurate estimates of repair orders.
• Communicate completion times of repairs.

Skills

Customer service skills

Phone skills

Computer skills

Rapport building

Job description

Overview

DARCARS of Lanham is now seeking Automotive Service Advisor / Writer

As the Automotive Service Advisor / Writer you are responsible for presenting, consulting and selling automotive warranty products and repair services to the customer in a professional manner while adhering to the manufacturer’s published maintenance schedule and requirements and company policy. In addition, you will build rapport with customers to promote customer satisfaction and customer retention.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers in a timely, friendly manner and obtain pertinent vehicle information
• Advise customers on the care and the value of maintaining their vehicles in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications
• Generate and provide customers with a complete and accurate estimate of repair orders
• Establish and communicate completion time of repair with customer and technician
• Answer incoming service calls
• Maintain and schedule service appointments
• Follow prescribed procedures for customer post follow-up resulting in return visits, increased sales and excellent CSI
• Follow the manufacturer’s warranty guidelines and procedures
• Conduct business with high integrity that maintains the manufacturer Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) and DARCARS specified goal(s)
• Comply with all federal, state and local laws, and company policy, regarding the safeguarding all customer, company and manufacturer information, as well as customers vehicle and property
• Must be able to manage in a fast paced work environment with limited supervision
• Must have great customer service, phone and computer skills
• Previous automotive Service Advisor experience highly preferred
• Must be a minimum of eighteen years of age
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening (background)

Benefits

• Competitive pay and opportunities for bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan including 401k
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts and service repairs
• Opportunities to join our community service initiatives

Notes

This job advertisement in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. This advertisement is merely a preview of the role in solicitation. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor.

We are an equal opportunity employer & drug-free workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing background screening (incl. criminal background check, review of consumer & motor vehicle records, verification of SSN). Employment is on an at-will basis & subject to termination if dealership rules & regulations are violated.