What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Advisor - Lincoln of Naples position at Germain Automotive?
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“I started working for Germain as a service porter 18 years ago. I was able to work my way up to Service Advisor before becoming a Service Manager. I cultivated many fulfilling relationships along the journey. I take pride in a career that allows me to problem solve and serve our wonderful customers along the way.”
- Cody Cuson -Spartan Toyota Service Manager
Job Description:
The Service Advisor is responsible for scheduling service work in the service department and for selling additional needed services to customers.
Service Advisor Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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 the progress of repair throughout the day. Contacts customers regarding any changes in the estimate or promise time, explain cost and time requirements in detail and gets proper authorization before any additional repairs are performed.
- Maintain a 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 the manufacturer's 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 reports all accidents to a manager or supervisor.
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
- Two years of experience in a dealership position.
- General knowledge of mechanical vehicle operations.
- ASE certification preferred.
- Sales experience preferred.
- Professional personal appearance.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner
Benefits Overview: BENEFITS ELIGIBLE FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT
Germain Automotive Partnership is proud to offer the following benefits for our employees:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Weekly Pay
- Parental Leave
- 401K
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee Discounts
- State of the art technology
Qualifications:
Service Advisor Qualifications:
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
- Two years of experience in a dealership position.
- General knowledge of mechanical vehicle operations.
- Sales experience preferred.
- Professional personal appearance.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner
- Bilingualism is not required but can be very helpful.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- The ability to pass pre-employment testing including background check, drug test, and motor vehicle report is required.