Overview
Express Lane Service Advisor
Company: Gossett Volkswagen of Germantown
Location: 7420 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38125
Job Type: Full-time
Shift: Day shift (Monday - Saturday, rotating schedule)
About Us
At Gossett Volkswagen of Germantown, our core focus is a total commitment to customer satisfaction. We strive to build mutually respectful, lifelong relationships with our guests. As part of the Gossett Motor Cars family, our high-volume service center provides the quick, reliable maintenance our VW owners expect. We are seeking an energetic, customer-centric Express Lane Service Advisor to join our dynamic service team.
Responsibilities
- Greet & Onboard: Promptly welcome Express Lane guests with a positive attitude, gathering accurate customer and vehicle data.
- Consultative Advising: Perform vehicle walk-arounds and recommend routine maintenance based on vehicle age, mileage, and history.
- Accurate Estimating: Prepare complete, transparent cost estimates for parts and labor before work begins.
- Workflow Coordination: Keep a pulse on the shop's progress, communicating directly with quick-lane technicians and parts staff to minimize customer wait times.
- Guest Communication: Provide proactive phone and in-person updates, ensuring no guest is left wondering about their vehicle status.
- The Hand-Off: Review invoice details clearly with customers, explain all completed work, process payments, and ensure top-tier CSI scores.
- Follow Up: Follow up with clients to ensure benchmarks for Customer Satisfaction scores are maintained during the service visit.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 1+ years of experience in an automotive service or fast-paced customer service environment or similar field.
- Mindset: A high-volume mentality with a strong focus on teamwork and customer service.
- Industry Knowledge: General familiarity with the automotive service industry is required.
- Tech Savvy: Proficient computer skills. Experience with dealer management systems like CDK/ADP is a major plus but not required.
- Requirements: Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and be willing to submit to standard pre-employment screenings.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid factory and dealership training to advance your career
- Generous employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts, and service
- Supportive work environment with opportunities for upward mobility into Main Shop Advisor roles
- Company Paid Health Insurance
- 401-K with Company Match
- Paid Vacation Time Up To 4 Weeks
- Paid Holidays