Service Advisor

Crowley Car Company•Escondido, CA

33d•$60,000 - $140,000

About The Position

North County Cadillac GMC is seeking an experienced professional and outgoing Service Advisor to join us in supporting our dealership staff and customers while assisting building and representing the brand! In this role, the Service Advisor will work directly with our customers on their vehicle repair needs. A great opportunity awaits the right individual in our fast paced and busy Service Department. We provide a highly competitive compensation plan, along with the security of being part of an award-winning location and team.

Requirements

Previous experience preferred, but not required.
Skill and ability to apply and perform basic accounting functions and mathematic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Skill and ability to use personal computers and related software applications, including MS Office, ADP,CDK and dealership specific software.
Must have general knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations.
Orientation to profitability.
Skill and ability to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely to both customers and technicians in a professional manner.
Skill and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Must maintain a high level of integrity.
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment, promoting positive working relationships.
Must have excellent interpersonal abilities and customer service skills.
Must be able to maintain composure & a positive attitude under pressure
Must be able to drive vehicles with manual transmission.
Automotive Dealership Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures prompt, professional, friendly, and timely greeting of all customers.
Communicates with service customers to determine the nature of the problem or concern.
Obtains customers and vehicle data utilizing current dealership technology.
Advises customer on care of their vehicle and the value of maintaining the vehicle in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and provides suggestions for maintenance.
Provides customer estimates of labor and parts and obtains approval for work to be done.
Fully explains to customers any additional work that is required, including additional cost and time consideration based on timely multi-point inspection.
Follows up on the progress of each repair throughout the day and updates the customer regarding any changes to initial agreement or timeline.
Ensures payment for all repairs is secured before vehicle leaves the dealership.
Maintains Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) rating above group rating.
Conducts all transactions in a professional, legal, and ethical manner.