SERVICE ADVISOR

Auto Centers; Clinton (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Auto Centers Clinton, located in Clinton, Indiana, is seeking a Service Advisor to engage customers about service needs and coordinate maintenance with technicians. The role requires effective communication, scheduling, and ensuring timely completion of work.

The position emphasizes strong customer service, teamwork, and attention to detail in a busy service department setting. Training and experience in automotive service are preferred.

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset required to synthesize information and data.
• Attention to detail in design and service processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills for timely resolutions.
• Customer service focus with ability to handle difficult situations.
• Clear, persuasive oral communication with customers and team.
• Ability to delegate and oversee work; empower staff.
• Experience guiding and developing team members and giving feedback.
• Commitment to quality and process improvement.
• Ethical conduct, integrity and reliability in all tasks.
• Commitment to safety and proper use of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate directly with customers regarding vehicle service.
• Schedule service appointments to optimize workflow.
• Ensure work is completed by service technicians in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Analytical

Design

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Delegation

Managing People

Quality Management

Ethics

Quality

Safety and Security

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school; or 3–6 months related experience

Job description

Service Advisor

Auto Centers Clinton, Indiana, United States

About this position

Description

Consult with customers regarding service needs.

Essential Job Functions

• Communicate directly with customers regarding vehicle service
• Schedule service appointments
• Ensure work is completed by service technicians in a timely manner
• Various other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Design - Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
• Managing People - Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external).
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Preferred Education/Experience

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises eight non-supervisory service technicians in the service department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.