Service Advisor - Clearwater Toyota

Sonic-Automotive; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearwater Toyota, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, is hiring for a dealership service role. You will schedule service appointments, greet customers, provide accurate labor and parts estimates, and establish promised times.

You’ll monitor repair progress, inform customers of changes, and obtain authorization for additional work. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong reading/comprehension, at least two years in a dealership, knowledge of vehicle mechanics, and ASE

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Two years of experience in a dealership position.
• General knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations.
• ASE certification preferred.
• Authorized to work in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Schedules service appointments and collects customer data.
• Greets customers and provides estimates for labor and parts.
• Monitors repair progress and communicates changes to customers.
• Maintains customer satisfaction targets and follows safety policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASE certification (preferred)

Job description

• Compensation: USD 50,000 - USD 150,000 - yearly

Company Description

At Clearwater Toyota,a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Our associates are happy to work here because:

• We boast the lowest turnover in the industry.
• We provide award winning training (Training Magazine Top 125, and Brandon Hall Awards).
• We are committed to developing and promoting within the company.
• Our benefits are extremely competitive with Medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401k and PTO.
• We encourage peer to peer teamwork and recognition.
• Special benefits to purchasing and leasing a car.
• Personal Automotive Concierge Service.

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Job Description

• Schedules service appointments. Obtains customer and vehicle data prior to arrival when possible.
• Greets customers in a timely, friendly manner.
• Provides a complete and accurate written cost estimate for labor and parts. Establishes "promised time".
• Checks on progress of repair throughout the day. Contacts customers regarding any changes in the estimate or promise time, explains cost and time requirements in detail, and gets proper authorization before any additional repairs are performed.
• Test-drive the vehicle or refer to the test technician as necessary.
• Maintain Customer Satisfaction Index rating at least comparable to that of the manufacturer, zone or branch average.
• Advise customers on the care of their cars and the value of maintaining their vehicles in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications, using maintenance menus.
• Maintains a dealership-prescribed standard for “hours per customer repair order written."
• Understands and follows federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes, OSHA right-to-know, etc.
• Follows all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Two years of experience in a dealership position.
• General knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations.
• ASE certification preferred.
• Professional personal appearance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA
• All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner
• All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license

Additional Information

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