Service Advisor - Honda of Stevens Creek

Sonic Automotive; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing automotive team as a Service Advisor in San Jose! In this role, you'll be the key link between customers and technicians, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction. Your responsibilities will include greeting customers, documenting vehicle concerns, providing service recommendations, and managing repair timelines. This is an opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment within a Fortune 500 company that values your contributions and offers numerous growth opportunities. If you're passionate about customer service and the automotive industry, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

401k plan with company match

Paid Time Off accrual

Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Service Advisor at an automotive dealership.
• General knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations is required.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and document their vehicle issues accurately.
• Communicate estimated costs and manage service appointments.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Vehicle Mechanical Knowledge

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CDK

Job description

Service Advisor - Honda of Stevens Creek in San Jose, CA at Sonic Automotive

Job Type: Customer Service

Experience: Associate

About

Sonic Automotive is a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the country with 100+ dealerships nationwide across 25 brands.

At Honda of Serramonte, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Job Description

Summary

As a Service Advisor, you will be a key member of our service team, responsible for providing outstanding customer service and ensuring the smooth operation of the service department. You will serve as the liaison between customers and our skilled technicians, ensuring that customer vehicles are properly diagnosed, serviced, and repaired in a timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Greet customers in a friendly and professional manner.
2. Listen to customers' concerns and accurately document their vehicle issues.
3. Provide detailed explanations of recommended services and repairs.
4. Communicate estimated costs and obtain customer approval for services.
5. Schedule appointments and manage service bay availability.
6. Coordinate with the service technicians to ensure timely completion of repairs.
7. Update customers on the status of their vehicles throughout the service process.
8. Provide accurate repair timelines and inform customers of any delays.
9. Create and maintain detailed service records for each customer.
10. Prepare and explain invoices to customers, including a breakdown of services performed.
11. Process payments and handle any billing inquiries.
12. Follow up with customers after service to ensure satisfaction and address any concerns.
13. Resolve customer complaints or issues promptly and professionally.
14. Stay informed about the latest automotive technologies and services.
15. Provide customers with information about maintenance schedules and recommended services.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 2+ years of experience as a Service Advisor at an automotive dealership.
2. General knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations.
3. High school diploma or the equivalent.
4. Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
5. All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
6. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with Honda.
2. CDK experience.

OTE (On-Target-Earnings): $80,000 - $125,000+ / year

• If meeting and exceeding store quotas and goals

*The Service Advisor Position has a pay scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Monthly Draw Compensation of three-thousand dollars a month. The position may also pay commission compensation which is based on the value or amount of closed repair orders achieved from $0.00 (if no sales are made) without any upper limit other than sales performance. The position also may also pay a production bonus based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit.*

Schedule:

1. FULL TIME
2. 5 days a week / 2 days off
3. Off Sundays and 1 weekday off
4. Service Hours: 7am - 6pm
5. 401k plan with company match
6. Paid Time Off accrual
7. Closed for Thanksgiving day and Christmas day
8. Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars
9. Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company

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