BERT OGDEN MISSION MAZDA SERVICE ADVISOR

Fiestachevy; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401(K)

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Job summary

A local automotive service provider in Texas is seeking a Service Advisor responsible for scheduling services, selling necessary repairs, and developing cost estimates. The candidate must have a strong background in customer service and problem-solving skills, a high school diploma, and relevant automotive knowledge. Responsibilities include understanding customer concerns, preparing repair orders, and maintaining a high standard of customer relations. Employment benefits include paid vacation, 401(K), and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with team members.
• Willingness to learn new automotive technologies.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Schedule service work and advise customers on services needed.
• Prepare repair orders and provide customer estimates.
• Maintain customer rapport and handle inquiries efficiently.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Quality Focus

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dealer's Management Systems

MS Office

Job description

Description

The Service Advisor is responsible for scheduling service work in the service department. Responsibilities include selling and advising needed services to customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Identify automotive problems and services by listening to customers’ description of symptoms; clarifying description of problems: conducting inspections; taking test drives; checking vehicle maintenance records; examining service schedules. Implement Service Work Bench to its fullest.
• Verifies warranty and service contract coverage by examining records and papers, explaining provisions and exclusions.
• Develops estimates by costing materials, supplies, and labor, calculating customer's payment, including deductibles.
• Prepares repair orders (RO) by describing symptoms, problems, and causes discovered, as well as repairs and services required; obtaining approval signatures; entering RO into service database system.
• Maintains customer rapport by explaining estimates and expected return of vehicle; obtaining customer's approval of estimates; obtaining and providing contact telephone numbers; answering questions and concerns; arranging towing and temporary transportation.
• Maintains automotive records by recording problems and corrective actions planned.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading manufacturers' publications.
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Maintain XTime Check-In utilization above 95%
• Maintain brand CSI or other measured component above regional average.
• Maintain manufacturer certification.
• Achieve a $50,000 in total sales per month or exceed individually assigned sales goal.
• Maintain personal open RO count below 30, and ensures all receivables are collectable (warranty, insurance, and service contracts)

Requirements

• Knowledge in Equipment Maintenance, Lifting, Problem Solving, Reporting Research Results, Quality Focus, Productivity, Estimating, Product Knowledge, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Safety Management
• Knowledge of methods, techniques, parts, tools, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of vehicles.
• Experience in operational use and maintenance of wide variety of hand power tools, shop tools, and automotive and electrical test equipment.
• Understanding of basic automotive techniques related to repair and servicing of automobiles.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions with attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn new and innovative automotive technologies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform detailed daily record keeping and reporting
• Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines.
• Work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals.
• Dealer’s Management System(s), Outlook, and MS office.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Duties are performed primarily at a desk in an office setting. Work includes frequent clerical and administrative responsibilities and interaction with managers and employees.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
• Occasional lifting, standing, crawling, reaching, use of stairs.
• Occasional attendance at social gatherings.
• Ability to travel occasionally.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Maintain a clean driving record

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Pass Background Check
• Pass Drug Test
• 21 Years-Old or Older

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(K)
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Medical Insurance