Automotive Service Advisor / Writer

DARCARS Automotive Group; Village/Town of Mount Kisco (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401k

PTO and Holidays

Employee discounts on service

Community involvement

Job summary

DARCARS Lexus of Mount Kisco is seeking an Automotive Service Advisor / Writer to present, consult and sell automotive warranty products and repair services to customers in a professional manner while following the manufacturer’s published maintenance schedule and company policy. You will build rapport with customers to promote satisfaction and retention.

You will greet customers, gather vehicle information, prepare estimates, communicate repair times, handle calls, schedule appointments, and

Qualifications

• Greet customers and obtain vehicle information.
• Explain maintenance needs per manufacturer specs.
• Prepare and present repair estimates to customers.
• Assist in upselling warranty products and services while maintaining CSI.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and obtain vehicle information.
• Advise customers on vehicle care per manufacturers’ specifications.
• Generate and provide customers with a complete estimate of repair orders.
• Establish and communicate repair completion times to customers and technicians.
• Answer incoming service calls and schedule appointments.
• Follow warranty guidelines and company policy.

Skills

Customer service

Phone handling

Computer skills

Bilingual Spanish

Job description

DARCARS Lexus of Mount Kiscois now seeking Automotive Service Advisor / Writer

As theAutomotive Service Advisor / Writeryou 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.

In this role you'll:

• 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 preferred
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish 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

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. Employment is on an at-will basis & subject to termination if dealership rules & regulations are violated.