Service Advisor

John Jones Auto Group; Salem (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

John Jones Auto Group in Salem, Indiana seeks a Service Advisor to greet customers, listen to needs, and schedule maintenance appointments. You may also set up loaner cars and verify insurance before maintenance is scheduled.

Responsibilities include reporting vehicle symptoms, preparing estimates, and updating customers on progress. A dealership background is preferred, with opportunities for growth and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Previous dealership experience is a plus
• Ability to identify the problem quickly
• Knowledge of automobiles
• Proven record of achieving exceptional customer satisfaction
• Past experience as a service advisor, assistant lane manager or service consultant
• Very energetic personality
• A desire for a long-term career with a growing organization
• Personal and professional integrity
• Computer skills and willingness to learn new programs
• Ability to learn new technology and repair and service procedures and specifications
• Minimum of 1 year in service department
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work on your feet for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer skills
• Positive, friendly attitude

Responsibilities

• Greet customers promptly
• Obtain customer and vehicle information
• Clearly report all vehicle symptoms as described by the customer
• Determine and recommend maintenance base on age, mileage and history of vehicle
• Prepare a complete and accurate estimate of cost for labor and parts
• Establish follow up time
• Monitor the progress of each vehicle throughout the day, and update customers frequently
• Verify that the final invoice reconciles with the work performed on the repair order
• Explain all completed work and charges to customers

Skills

Previous dealership experience

Problem diagnosis

Automotive knowledge

Customer satisfaction

Service advisor experience

Energetic personality

Long-term career orientation

Integrity

Computer skills

Learning new technologies

1 year in service dept

Lift 50 lbs

Fast-paced work

Basic computer skills

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At John Jones Auto Group, we’re more than just a place to work - we’re a family. Our dealership is built on values like integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction. We’re proud to support the career growth of our team members and provide ongoing training, competitive pay, and benefits that reflect our commitment to our staff’s well‑being.

Job Description

The responsibilities of a Service Advisor include greeting customers, listening to their needs, and scheduling appointments as needed. They may also set up loaner cars and verify insurance before maintenance is scheduled.

Service Advisor Responsibilities

• Greet customers promptly
• Obtain customer and vehicle information
• Clearly report all vehicle symptoms as described by the customer
• Determine and recommend maintenance base on age, mileage and history of vehicle
• Prepare a complete and accurate estimate of cost for labor and parts
• Establish follow up time
• Monitor the progress of each vehicle throughout the day, and update customers frequently
• Verify that the final invoice reconciles with the work performed on the repair order
• Explain all completed work and charges to customers

Service Advisor Requirements

• Previous experience at a dealership is a plus
• Ability to identify the problem quickly
• Knowledge of automobiles
• Proven record of achieving exceptional customer satisfaction
• Past experience as a service advisor, assistant lane manager or service consultant
• Very energetic personality
• A desire for a long-term career with a growing organization
• Personal and professional integrity
• Computer skills and willingness to learn new programs
• Ability to learn new technology and repair and service procedures and specifications
• Minimum of 1 year in service department
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work on your feet for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer skills
• Positive, friendly attitude
• High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional development opportunities

John Jones Auto Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.