Senior Service Advisor

A PLUS AUTO SERVICE LLC; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

A+ Auto Service is seeking a highly motivated, customer-focused Service Consultant to join our team. This senior role coordinates daily workflow, communicates with customers and technicians, and ensures an exceptional service experience from check-in through delivery.

The ideal candidate balances customer service, sales, organization, and team coordination in a fast-paced environment. Ownership and accountability drive results, with opportunities for advancement and a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive service advising or automotive sales.
• Strong ability to organize priorities and multitask in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customers and teammates.
• Ability to handle difficult customer situations professionally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for customers throughout the repair process.
• Communicate with technicians and customers to ensure transparency from check-in to delivery.
• Manage daily workflow, vehicle scheduling, repair timelines, and expectations.
• Present estimates, explain repairs, and help customers decide on maintenance.
• Monitor progress and address issues affecting satisfaction or productivity.
• Maintain regular updates and follow-up with customers.
• Support adherence to company processes and standards.
• Collaborate with team to hit sales, productivity, and satisfaction goals.
• Maintain a professional, organized front-office environment.
• Build long-term customer relationships for trust and repeat business.

Skills

Automotive advising

Customer relationships

Sales experience

Independent decisions

Communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Ownership

Organizational skills

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching

Senior Service Advisor

Compensation

Base Salary: $40,000-$50,000/year (DOE) Commission Opportunities: Potential to earn an additional $30,000+ annually based on sales performance. First-Year Income Potential: $80,000+ for driven, high-performing individuals.

Overview

A+ Auto Service is seeking a highly motivated, customer-focused Service Consultant to join our team. This is a key role within our organization, responsible for delivering an exceptional customer experience, coordinating daily workflow, and helping ensure the shop operates efficiently from start to finish.

The ideal candidate is a confident decision-maker who can balance customer service, sales, organization, and team coordination while maintaining a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone who naturally takes ownership, stays organized, solves problems, and helps drive results.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the repair process.
• Communicate effectively with technicians and customers to ensure transparency and clarity from vehicle check-in through delivery.
• Manage daily workflow, vehicle scheduling, repair timelines, and customer expectations.
• Present estimates, explain repair recommendations, and help customers make informed decisions regarding vehicle repairs and maintenance.
• Monitor vehicle progress and proactively address issues that could impact customer satisfaction or shop productivity.
• Maintain consistent customer communication with updates, approvals, and follow-up calls.
• Assist in maintaining operational consistency and adherence to company processes and standards.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve sales, productivity, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Maintain a professional, organized, and customer-friendly front office environment.
• Build long-term customer relationships that create trust, loyalty, and repeat business.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive service advising, automotive sales, customer service leadership, or a similar role requiring independent decision-making and customer relationship management.
• Strong ability to organize priorities, manage multiple tasks, and keep operations moving smoothly in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and foster strong relationships with customers and team members.
• Demonstrated experience handling difficult customer situations and resolving concerns professionally.
• Ability to think strategically, identify solutions, and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.
• Experience coordinating workflow, managing priorities, and helping teams achieve goals is strongly preferred.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and personal responsibility.
• Automotive industry experience is preferred but not required for candidates with a strong history of customer service, sales, or operational leadership.

Leadership Qualities

We are looking for someone who naturally demonstrates leadership through their actions, accountability, and commitment to helping the team succeed.

Successful candidates will:

• Lead by example through professionalism, integrity, and a positive attitude.
• Take ownership of challenges and work proactively toward solutions.
• Remain calm and decisive in fast-paced or high-pressure situations.
• Help create a culture of accountability, teamwork, and customer service excellence.
• Demonstrate strong judgment and the ability to make sound decisions.
• Consistently follow through on commitments and responsibilities.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with customers, technicians, and coworkers.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute ideas that enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Support and encourage team members while helping maintain a positive work environment.
• Be self-motivated, dependable, and driven to achieve results.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid uniforms
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with potential company matching
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within our growing company

Why Work at A+ Auto Service?

At A+ Auto Service, we believe in empowering our team members to make an impact, take ownership, and grow professionally. We are committed to building a culture centered on integrity, accountability, teamwork, and exceptional customer service.

If you're looking for a career where your leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, and customer service expertise can directly contribute to the success of the business, we'd love to meet you.