Automotive Service Advisor - Laura Buick-GMC

Reports To: Service Manager / Fixed Ops Director

Schedule: Full-Time Position

M-F (7AM - 6PM) - Hours will vary within that time frame.

Summary: Automotive Service Advisors are responsible for greeting customers, listening to their vehicle concerns, determining appropriate service needs, and preparing accurate repair orders. This role also involves communicating repair updates, estimating additional costs when necessary, and obtaining customer authorization for any additional work.

Essential Duties:

• Greet customers in a timely, friendly, and professional manner and obtain vehicle information.
• Perform vehicle walk-arounds with customers to document concerns and condition.
• Identify mechanical issues through customer communication, visual inspection, and/or road tests.
• Consult with customers regarding inspection results and recommend appropriate repair procedures.
• Prepare accurate repair orders including labor, time, and cost estimates for service work.
• Clearly explain repair findings, completed work, and charges to customers.
• Handle and resolve customer complaints professionally and promptly.
• Monitor repair progress throughout the day and provide updates to customers as needed.
• Contact customers regarding changes in estimates, completion times, or additional required repairs and obtain proper authorization before proceeding.
• Review repair orders to ensure all work is completed and properly documented, then close repair orders appropriately.
• Maintain high standards of customer satisfaction and service experience.
• Remains fully compliant with Company HR trainings.
• Maintains a professional appearance.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Company Description

Laura Automotive Group is the largest volume Buick and GMC dealer in the United States, proudly serving customers with an unmatched commitment to value, quality and excellence. As part of the Laura Automotive Group, we bring 40 years of experience in the automotive industry, operating successful dealerships in Illinois and Missouri. Our team is driven by a passion for delivering exceptional sales and service experiences, always striving to exceed customer expectations.

At Laura Automotive Group, we believe our success is built on the strength of our people. We are always looking for talented, motivated individuals who are ready to be part of a dynamic and growing team. If you're looking for a career in the automotive industry, we encourage you to apply today through our easy-to-use online application.

Laura Automotive Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Benefits

• NO WEEKENDS!!
• Union Benefits!
• Air Conditioned Shops!
• Continuous Training
• Paid Time-Off
• Paid Holidays
• Family-owned Business
• Hires from within

• High School diploma or GED required
• General Service Technical knowledge
• Prior Service Advising experience required
• Prior Sales experience preferred
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Superior verbal, written, and organizational skills
• Competent in Word, Excel, and CRM Databases