Service Advisor

Palmen Auto Group; Racine, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Competitive pay plan

Tuition reimbursement

Catered lunches on Saturdays

Employee discounts

Paid training

Internal advancement

Company events

Job summary

Palmen Auto Group in Wisconsin (Racine) is seeking a Service Writer to greet customers, assess repair needs, and liaise with technicians. You will build strong customer relations and help manage vehicle progress to maximize sales and service quality.

Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement. The role requires CDL and prior automotive service advisor experience, with fluent English and solid computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid commercial driver’s license & clean driving record.
• Accredited training in service advisor skills, customer satisfaction and quality control.
• Automotive service advisor experience.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to concentrate and accomplish tasks despite interruptions.
• Multitasking skills.
• Proficient use of computers/business machines.

Responsibilities

• Meet with customers and determine their needs for repair and/or service of their vehicle issues.
• Increase customer satisfaction by building customer relations.
• Maintain the company’s standards for ethical business practices, professional image, orderliness, customer service and good employee and community relations.
• Monitor the progress of each vehicle throughout the day, and update customers frequently; increase profitability by maximizing sales & executing retail promotions.
• Oversee technicians working on customers’ vehicles, including their time management/ efficiency, parts ordering, job completion times.
• Oversee and participate in quality control.
• Participate in the development and documentation of standard operating procedures as appropriate.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited training in service advisor skills

Job description

Job Summary

Service Writers are usually the first and last impression a customer has with a shop. They’re the ones who greet customers, listen to the problems a client is having with their vehicles, communicate to the team of automotive technicians what the problem is, and act as the liaison between the shop and the customer every step of the way.

Our commitment to employees far exceeds the opportunity for career growth, we're looking for the best to grow our family here at Palmen and our wages and benefits reflect that.

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Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and wellness plans
• 401K program with a company MATCH!
• Paid Time Off and flexible scheduling
• Life Insurance
• Creative and competitive pay plan options
• Free employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Catered lunches on Saturdays
• Employee discounts on sales and service
• Paid training
• Internal company advancement
• Company events, sales competitions, and weekly incentives

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid commercial driver’s license & clean driving record
• Accredited training in service advisor skills, customer satisfaction and quality control
• Automotive service advisor experience
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Ability to concentrate and accomplish tasks despite interruptions
• Multitasking skills
• Proficient use of computers/business machines

Responsibilities

• Meet with customers and determine their needs for repair and/or service of their vehicle issues
• Increase customer satisfaction by building customer relations
• Maintain the company’s standards for ethical business practices, professional image, orderliness, customer service and good employee and community relations
• Monitor the progress of each vehicle throughout the day, and update customers frequently Increase profitability by maximizing sales & executing retail promotions
• Oversee technicians working on customers’ vehicles, including their time management/ efficiency, parts ordering, job completion times
• Oversee and participate in quality control
• Participate in the development and documentation of standard operating procedures as appropriate

Palmen Auto Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.