Service Advisor

Jaguar Land Rover North Atlanta; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training and certifications

Unlimited career growth opportunities

Full range benefits

401(k) with matching contributions

Job summary

Hennessy Land Rover North Atlanta is seeking a Service Advisor who will serve as the face of the service department, coordinating between customers and technicians to ensure an exceptional experience.

You will greet customers, document problems, prepare repair orders, and explain estimates while maintaining strong customer relationships and accurate vehicle records.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Proven ability to work well in a team.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must maintain Georgia driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and perform a walk-around of the vehicle on arrival.
• Listen to customer descriptions of problems and schedule service accordingly.
• Prepare repair orders and obtain approvals; enter orders accurately.
• Explain estimates and completion times; obtain approvals and coordinate towing/transport as needed.
• Verify warranty coverage and explain provisions to customers.
• Develop estimates for parts, supplies, and labor; record customer payments.
• Maintain vehicle service records and update knowledge of products and services.
• Communicate with technicians and parts department to provide updates.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Driving license

Education

No specific degree required

Job description

Description

At Hennessy Land Rover North Atlanta service advisors are the face of the service department and play a crucial role in building trust and gaining repeat business with our service customers. As a service advisor, you are the liaison between the customer and technician and are responsible for ensuring an excellent experience.

What we offer:

• Top-notch facilities
• Paid training and certifications
• Unlimited career growth opportunities
• Full range benefits
• 401(k) with matching contributions

What you'll do:

• Greet customers on the lane and perform a walk-around of the vehicle upon arrival.
• Acknowledge automotive problems and services needed by listening to the customer’s description of symptoms; clarify description of problems; conduct vehicle inspection with the customer; take test drives when needed; check vehicle maintenance records; answer service calls and schedule appointments when needed
• Prepare repair orders by describing symptoms, problems, and causes discovered as well as repairs and services required; obtain approval signatures and enter repair orders into the Reynolds & Reynolds system correctly and promptly..
• Establish and maintain customer relations by explaining estimates and expected completion time; obtain customer’s approval of estimates and repairs; record contact information; answer questions and concerns that arise; arrange towing and temporary transportation as needed.
• Verify warranty and service contract coverage; explain provisions and exclusions in detail to customers.
• Develop estimates by costing materials, supplies and labor; calculate customer’s payment, including deductibles.
• Maintain vehicle records by recording service and repairs.
• Update job and product knowledge as required by Hennessy or the manufacturer.
• Communicate professionally and provide updates on customer repairs as needed to technicians and the parts department.

Hennessy is proud to serve our community with a set of core values which guide our daily decisions and actions. They are:

• Accountability – We take ownership of our words, actions, results, and commitments.
• Teamwork – We are better when we work together.
• Kindness – We show compassion and care for others.
• Grit – We have the heart and determination to see it through.
• Integrity – We are trustworthy, honest, and do what’s right.
• Curiosity – We ask questions to seek understanding.

Requirements

What we expect:

• Must submit to a background and drug screen
• Maintain a valid Georgia driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Prior experience in the automotive industry is strongly preferred
• Exceptional customer service
• High level of detail orientation and accuracy
• Proven experience working within a team environment

Working Environment & Physical Demands

Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting equipment (up to 25 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, walking and driving vehicles. Must be able to handle working long hours and weekends.

We are an equal opportunity employer & drug-free workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing background screening (incl. criminal background check, review of consumer & motor vehicle records, verification of SSN & passing drug test at a certified testing facility). Employment is on an at-will basis & subject to termination if dealership rules & regulations are violated.