Service Advisor/Writer

Rockstarbrooksville; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local powersports dealership is seeking a Service Advisor responsible for diagnosing and servicing customers’ powersports products. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication and customer service skills and a passion for the powersports lifestyle. Responsibilities include handling customer inquiries, upselling services, and ensuring repair orders are complete and clearly detailed. Candidates with a valid driver's license and flexible availability (weekends/holidays) will thrive in this energetic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with servicing powersports products or ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• Valid driver's license with motorcycle endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose problems and service needs of customers' powersports products.
• Ensure completion and clarity of repair orders.
• Upsell additional services for customer benefit.

Skills

Outgoing, friendly personality

Superior communication skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of servicing powersports products

Ability to learn software quickly

Positive attitude and relationship building

Flexible schedule availability

Attention to detail

High energy level

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point-of-Sale software

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Drive applications

Job description

Job Title: Service Advisor

Department: Service

Supervisor: Service Manager

Summary Description

Intake of customers’ powersports products, diagnose problems, and service needs; sell service and/or parts and communicate job status to customer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that repair orders are complete, legible and clearly described on the repair order.
• Estimate costs and completion times at point of sale. Clearly communicate them to customer.
• Review work-in-progress to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Assist Service Technician to determine correct part numbers on repair orders and assist the Parts Department with picking and posting of parts used.
• Make estimates for internal and wreck repairs with the assistance of the Service Manager.
• Forward all customer paid, warranty, and internal repair orders.
• Greet customer immediately, in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Handle telephone transactions quickly, and courteously.
• Notify customers ASAP of any changes, delays, or additional work needed.
• Upsell additional services that would benefit the customer and their overall powersports experience.
• Handle customer complaints reasonably, showing empathy and a positive attitude.
• Give special attention to repeat repairs to ensure the situation is corrected.
• Ensure customers’ powersports products are cleaner than when it was dropped off.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Outgoing, friendly personality and superior communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge and experience with servicing of powersports and other products sold by the dealership, or the demonstrated ability to quickly learn them.
• Experience with Point-of-Sale and parts & service management computer software or the ability to quickly learn.
• Maintain a positive attitude and relationship with all other employees.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Proficient in meeting deadlines on a timely manner.
• Must be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, along with general email/internet.
• Experience using various Google Drive applications to include but not limited to Google Sheets and Google Docs a plus.
• High School Diploma or equivalent degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with motorcycle endorsement, and ability to be approved by the dealership’s insurance company based on MVR record.
• Passion for the powersports lifestyle and community.
• Attention to detail.
• High energy level needed.

Physical Demands

• Requires the use of both hands.
• Frequently required to bend, stop, crouch, reach, handle tools, and lift 50lbs of material.
• Requires the ability to balance and push an 800+lb motorcycle and ability to maneuver watercraft while on their trailers.

Working Conditions

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Potential exposure to battery acid, gasoline, chemical cleaning materials or other toxic materials commonly found in a motor vehicle service department.
• Occasionally exposed to exhaust fumes or other airborne particles.
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.

In addition to the outlined essential job functions, the employee is required to complete all additional tasks assigned by his/her supervisor, as the supervisor sees fit for the position.