Service Consultant

CarMax Business Services; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CarMax Business Services in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a customer service representative to act as a liaison between customers and technicians. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication and customer service skills, along with the ability to manage service calls effectively. Responsibilities include documenting customer concerns, coordinating updates, and ensuring customer satisfaction. This role involves both office and outdoor environments, requiring flexibility with shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and customer service perspective.
• Ability to meet or exceed CarMax customer satisfaction guidelines.
• Demonstrate an understanding of automotive service processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between customers and technicians throughout the service process.
• Accurately document customer concerns and communicate clearly with them.
• Manage incoming service calls and follow through with timely updates.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Telephone etiquette

Communication skills

Active listening

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

General Summary

Under general supervision, deliver exceptional customer service by acting as a liaison between the customer and retail technician (Traditional), or mechanical associate (Flow) on the phone before, during, and after the service/repair processes.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet and greet all service customers in a friendly manner conveying exceptional customer service skills and empathy throughout the entire customer interaction.
• Assist Service/Customer Operators with incoming service calls when needed.
• Accurately interview and document customer concerns.
• Establish specific call time with each customer to update them on the status of their vehicle and consistently meet those call time commitments, (This may require multiple calls to the same customer each day).
• Create repair orders, and route work to technicians or mechanical associates.
• Obtain accurate estimates and approvals for Extended Service Policy (ESP) claims.
• Consult with customers regarding needed repairs.
• Review repair orders for work performed and accuracy of all labor, parts and sublet documentation for billing.
• Close and invoice repair orders.
• Clearly explain and communicate all recommendations/repairs/service/maintenance performed to ensure customer understanding.
• Collect service payments and manage cash including receiving and counting money.
• Balance a busy workload and properly dispatch work to the appropriate technician/mechanical associate.
• Ensure all customer concerns are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.

Job Specifications

• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrate exceptional telephone etiquette and active listening skills.
• Provide exceptional customer service at all times by consistently executing the Retail Service Standardized Work and Voice of Customer (VoC) processes.
• Meet or exceed CarMax guidelines for customer satisfaction.
• Read, interpret and transcribe data in order to maintain accurate records.
• Intermediate computer skills, including spreadsheet knowledge.
• Successfully work with associates in other departments within the store.
• Perform multiple duties in a high-energy, fast-paced working environment.
• Demonstrate above average communication skills with the ability to speak and listen effectively when dealing with customers/associates, both in person and over the phone.
• Stay current in CarMax provided training in all areas of the Service process.

Working Conditions

• Combination of both office and outdoor environment; may include working at times in noisy and/or inclement weather conditions.
• Requires walking or standing for extended periods of time.
• Flexible work hours with shifts that may include nights, weekends, holiday, and 12-hour days.
• Follow all CarMax, OSHA, and EPA standards including the use of Personal Protective Equipment, and proper waste disposal in required areas.
• Adhere to all CarMax policies including, but not limited to: Code of Business Conduct, Attendance, Asset Protection, Integrity, Proper Recording of Time, Environmental Health and Safety, and Standards of Professional Appearance policies.

CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.