Service Advisor - Clearwater Toyota

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Clearwater, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Automotive, Inc. is seeking a Service Advisor at Clearwater Toyota in Clearwater, FL. The role involves scheduling service, greeting customers, providing cost estimates, and monitoring repair progress to ensure timely service.

The ideal candidate has at least two years in a dealership, knowledge of vehicle operations, and strong communication. ASE certification is preferred; all applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Schedule service appointments and collect customer data prior to arrival.
• Greet customers in a timely, friendly manner.
• Provide a complete written cost estimate for labor and parts and establish promised time.
• Check progress of repairs and update customers on changes with explanations.
• Test-drive the vehicle or refer to the test technician as needed.
• Maintain customer satisfaction index at or above the manufacturer/branch average.
• Advise customers on vehicle care per manufacturers' specs and maintenance menus.

Skills

Two years of experience

General vehicle knowledge

Excellent communication

Professional appearance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Service Advisor - Clearwater Toyota in Clearwater, FL at Sonic Automotive

Location: 21799 U.S. 19
Clearwater, FL 33761

Job Type: Customer Service

Experience: Associate

About

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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We're proud of what we're doing here. Come and join us!

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.
• 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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.