Automotive Service Advisor

Brakes Plus • Lincoln, NE

6d

About The Position

The Automotive Service Advisor reports to the Store Manager and supports operations in the store’s service department. The role sets high standards of excellence and reinforces company values through hands-on leadership, team development, and efficient execution of store processes. The Service Advisor works closely with the Service Team to improve performance and deliver an industry-leading customer experience.

The position works directly with customers on sales, service, customer opportunities, and adjustments; creates a motivated team environment; and supervises service technicians and personnel. It also involves planning and scheduling duties, assigning and following up on work, coaching teammates, evaluating performance and productivity, managing parts inventory and outside purchases, maintaining safety practices and equipment, overseeing the service department’s equipment layout, and ensuring proper inspections are conducted.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Service Advisor/Writer role.
• Outstanding leadership and store management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to mentor others to ensure efficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop professional relationships with customers and team members.
• Proven track record of exceeding business objectives.
• Ability to work efficiently both individually and as part of a team.
• Solid knowledge of basic OSHA laws.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers on sales, service, customer opportunities, and adjustments.
• Create a highly motivated team environment.
• Supervise technicians and service personnel; plan and schedule duties, assign work, and follow up on completion of assignments.
• Coach service department teammates on operational issues.
• Evaluate the performance and productivity of service department personnel.
• Manage parts inventory and outside purchases, and update and restock in-house parts as needed.
• Ensure store safety, including the use and maintenance of safety equipment.
• Ensure appropriate equipment and hardware layout and positioning within the service department.
• Supervise the shop area, equipment, and teammates for compliance with company safety procedures.
• Ensure proper inspections are conducted.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (vacation/personal)
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed