Service Advisor - Automotive

Crown Cars; Florida; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401K with company match

Growth and advancement opportunities

Opportunities to serve your community

Safe and environmentally conscious

Job summary

Crown Automotive Group in St. Petersburg, FL, is seeking an experienced Service Advisor to join our busy service department. You will interact with customers, technicians, and managers to ensure top-tier service and customer satisfaction. ONE to THREE years of experience preferred.

We promote from within and offer growth opportunities in a family-owned dealership group with a strong community focus. Join Crown Honda to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM One Year of Experience as an automotive service advisor.
• Basic knowledge of automotive repairs.
• Proficient on the computer.
• Hold a current, valid driver license and clean driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors, stand, walk, and climb in and out of vehicles.
• Be able to pass pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Meet predetermined service sales objectives.
• Meet predetermined customer satisfaction score objectives (CSI).
• Schedule service appointments - obtain customer and vehicle data prior to arrival.
• Greet customers in a timely, friendly manner and obtain vehicle information.
• Write up / Enter vehicle problems accurately and clearly on repair order (written/computer).
• May test drive vehicles.
• Recommend additional necessary service.
• Provide complete and accurate written cost estimate for labor/parts.
• Maximize product knowledge.
• Explain completed work to customer.
• Implement and maintain quality control process.
• Other duties as part of description and as per company/department needs.

Skills

Customer service

Computer proficiency

Communication

Professionalism

Teamwork

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Crown Honda has an opportunity for an experienced Service Advisor!

The position includes interacting daily with a range of people - customers, service technicians, service managers, parts associates, parts managers, sales associates, and sales managers to name a few.

A friendly and outgoing manner as well as excellent customer service skills is essential to be successful in this position.

If you think you have what it takes - including ONE to THREE years of experience in this position

Crown Automotive Group is a family-owned dealership group headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida with additional dealership groupings in Tallahassee, Florida; Chattanooga and Cleveland, Tennessee; and Dublin, Ohio. We consistently provide our customers with the best value and customer service, and we need exceptional people to join our team.

Once you are part of our team, we prefer to promote from within here at Crown. Many of our managers rose through the ranks this way.

The opportunities at Crown are truly limitless!

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401K w/ company match
• The stability of an established company
• Opportunity for growth and advancement
• Opportunities to serve your community
• A safe and environmentally conscious work environment

Responsibilities:

• Meet predetermined service sales objectives
• Meet predetermined customer satisfaction score objectives (CSI)
• Schedule service appointments - obtain customer and vehicle data prior to arrival
• Greet customers in a timely, friendly manner and obtain vehicle information
• Write up / Enter vehicle problems accurately and clearly on repair order (written/computer)
• May test drive vehicles
• Recommend additional necessary service
• Provide complete and accurate written cost estimate for labor/parts
• Maximize product knowledge
• Explain completed work to customer
• Implement and maintain quality control process
• Other duties as part of description and as per company/department needs

Qualifications:

• MINIMUM One Year of Experience as an automotive service advisor
• Basic knowledge of automotive repairs
• Proficient on the computer
• Operate both standard and automatic vehicles
• Provide non-technical explanation of technical repairs to customers
• Identify the PRIME item the customer wants repaired and analyze the customers' problems and needs
• Ability to work outdoors, stand, walk, and climb in and out of vehicles for extended periods of time
• Friendly and outgoing manner
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Strong work ethic AND Ability to work a predictable and consistent work schedule as determined by management and business needs
  • May regularly involve weekend days.
• Strong attention to detail
• Successful applicants must:
  • Be able to able to pass pre-employment background checks such as (but not limited to) reference checks, motor vehicle record checks and drug testing.
  • Hold a current, valid driver license and have a clean driving record
  • Be able to verify their eligibility to work in the USA

Build a rewarding new career with Crown Automotive Group!

Thank you for your interest in working at Crown!

EOE/DFWP

At Crown Automotive, our culture is defined by our unwavering commitment to being 'Employee Centric'. We prioritize the well-being, growth, and happiness of every member of our team, because we understand that our employees are the driving force behind our success. With a focus on transparency, collaboration, and respect, we foster an environment where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Join us and become part of a company culture where your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your potential is limitless.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace