Assistant Service Manager

Parks Motor Group of Gainesville • Gainesville, FL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Initiates automotive services and repairs by ascertaining performance problems and services requested; verifying warranty and service contract coverage; developing estimates; writing repair orders; maintaining customer rapport and records.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an automotive Service Advisor.
• Working knowledge of automobiles.
• Customer service skills.
• Proficiency with computers and technology.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to customers.

Nice To Haves

• Sales experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ascertains automotive problems and services by listening to customer's description of symptoms; clarifying description of problems; conducting inspections; taking test drives; checking vehicle maintenance records; examining service schedules.
• Verifies warranty and service contract coverage by examining records and papers; explaining provisions and exclusions.
• Develops estimates by costing materials, supplies, and labor; calculating customer's payment, including deductibles.
• Prepares repair orders (RO) by describing symptoms, problems, and causes discovered, as well as repairs and services required; obtaining approval signatures; entering RO into service database system.
• Maintains customer rapport by explaining estimates and expected return of vehicle; obtaining customer's approval of estimates; obtaining and providing contact telephone numbers; answering questions and concerns; arranging towing and temporary transportation.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading manufacturers' publications.
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Benefits

• Opportunity for internal promotion and career growth with company
• Competitive pay plan
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Full benefits including voluntary short and long term disability, dental, health, vision, medical

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees