What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Service Advisor position at Lake Auto Group?
Automotive Service Advisor
Experienced Service Advisors & Customer Service Professionals Welcome
Lake Chevrolet & Lake Ford | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Build a Career with One of Wisconsin's Premier Dealerships
Experienced Automotive Service Advisors can earn $75,000–$150,000 per year.
No Automotive Experience? No Problem. Paid Training Provided.
Whether you're an experienced Automotive Service Advisor looking for a better opportunity or someone with a strong customer service background ready to start a new career, Lake Chevrolet and Lake Ford want to meet you.
We've built one of Wisconsin's largest and busiest service operations, and we're looking for motivated professionals who enjoy helping people, solving problems, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.
Many of our top-performing Service Advisors began their careers in restaurants, retail, hospitality, banking, healthcare, and other customer-focused industries. If you have great people skills, we'll teach you the automotive business.
Why Join Lake Auto Group?
Enjoy Your Nights, Weekends & Holidays
We believe your career should support your life—not take it over.
- Closed every Saturday & Sunday
- Closed on major holidays
- More time with family and friends
- Better work-life balance than most dealerships
You'll never have to worry about finding customers.
- High-volume service departments...over 6,000 Repair Orders a month!
- Thousands of loyal customers...over 100 years in business!
- Busy appointment schedules every day
- Excellent earning potential
- Stable, year-round business
- Air-conditioned Service Drives & Repair Shops
- 41 Service Stalls at Lake Chevrolet & 47 Service Stalls at Lake Ford…88 total service stalls
- Over 50 factory-trained, certified technicians
- State-of-the-art diagnostic equipment
- Clean, modern facilities
- Efficient workflow designed for success
- Paid in-house training
- Paid Manufacturer training
- Ongoing professional development
- Supportive leadership team
- Promote-from-within culture
- Outstanding career advancement opportunities
As a Service Advisor, you'll serve as the primary point of contact between our customers and our service department.
Responsibilities include:
- Greet customers professionally and create an outstanding first impression
- Listen carefully to customer concerns
- Prepare repair orders and maintenance recommendations
- Explain repairs and maintenance in an easy-to-understand manner
- Present estimates and obtain customer authorization
- Keep customers informed throughout the repair process
- Coordinate repairs with technicians and parts personnel
- Ensure repairs are completed efficiently and accurately
- Build long-term customer relationships based on trust and exceptional service
Experienced Automotive Service Advisors
OR
Individuals with experience in:
- Customer Service
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Restaurants
- Banking
- Healthcare
- Sales
- Call Centers
- Business Development
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Excellent communication abilities
- Strong organizational skills
- Positive attitude
- Professional appearance
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Strong work ethic
- Desire to build a long-term career
- Valid driver's license
Compensation & Benefits
Experienced Advisors
$60,000–$120,000 annually
Entry-Level Advisors
$40,000–$60,000 annually
Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus opportunities while you complete our paid training program.
Benefits include:
- Anthem BlueCross BlueShield Health Insurance (Lake pays over 60% of the employee premium)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Vehicle Purchase Program
- Paid Training
- Manufacturer Training
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Service Advisors are often called the "Quarterbacks" of the Service Department.
This rewarding career combines:
- Customer Service
- Sales
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Relationship Building
Whether you're already an experienced Service Advisor or looking to leave retail, hospitality, restaurants, healthcare, banking, or another customer service profession, Lake Auto Group offers the training, support, and opportunity to help you succeed.
Join a Dealership Built for Success
At Lake Chevrolet and Lake Ford, you'll enjoy:
- One of Wisconsin's busiest service departments
- Exceptional earning potential
- Modern, air-conditioned facilities
- Outstanding technicians and support staff
- A management team committed to your success
- A schedule that lets you enjoy your weekends and holidays
If you're ready to build a rewarding career with one of Wisconsin's most respected automotive dealership groups, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and discover why so many Service Advisors choose to build their careers at Lake Chevrolet and Lake Ford.
Salary : $40,000 - $60,000