Lead Customer Service Advisor & On-Site Leader

Pep Boys Inc; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance

Short Term Disability

Supplemental benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO and holiday pay

On-demand pay partner (DailyPay)

Reduced benefits available for part-t-

Reduced benefits available for part-t-

Job summary

Pep Boys Inc. in El Monte, CA is seeking a Customer Service Lead to deliver exceptional experiences while serving as a trusted on-site leader.

The CSL will perform advanced Customer Service Advisor duties and holds key holder responsibilities, including opening/closing the store and guiding daily service center operations. You will mentor teammates, support hiring, coordinate with technicians, drive customer satisfaction, safety, and compliance, and promote sales opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of service industry experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Automotive service, maintenance and parts knowledge.
• Understanding of service center operations, safety standards and customer service best practices.
• Advanced communication and customer service skills, with proven ability to influence and resolve complex situations.
• Mentoring, coaching, and training skills.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle escalated customer issues with professionalism and confidence.
• Ability to coach and guide less-experienced team members while maintaining personal workload.
• Ability to identify process improvements and contribute to service center performance goals.
• Ability to work Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform all Customer Service Advisor duties at an advanced level, serving as a role model in delivering exceptional customer experiences, building trust, and resolving complex or escalated customer concerns.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on products, services, systems, and shop procedures, providing accurate recommendations, technical explanations, and guidance to customers and team members.
• Act as a key holder for the service center, responsible for opening and closing the store as scheduled, completing all required operational, cash-handling, and security procedures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and leader on duty when the Service Center Manager is not present, ensuring smooth daily operations, issue resolution, and adherence to company policies.
• Mentor, train, and onboard Customer Service Advisors, sharing best practices in communication, service recommendations, and sales techniques to support team performance.
• Support management by assisting with interviewing and evaluating candidates and providing ongoing feedback to support team development.
• Partner closely with technicians and management to ensure accurate, efficient, and customer-focused service operations while identifying opportunities to drive sales and improve customer retention.
• Promote a safe, compliant, and team-oriented work environment by modeling and enforcing safety standards, effective communication, and collaboration during all assigned shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service leadership

Advanced conflict resolution

Team mentoring

Operations knowledge

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Shift leadership

Problem solving

Training & coaching

Escalation management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pep Boys Inc. in El Monte, CA is seeking a Customer Service Lead to deliver exceptional experiences while serving as a trusted on-site leader.

The CSL will perform advanced Customer Service Advisor duties and holds key holder responsibilities, including opening/closing the store and guiding daily service center operations. You will mentor teammates, support hiring, coordinate with technicians, drive customer satisfaction, safety, and compliance, and promote sales opportunities.