$80k Ford Service Advisor Opportunity

Columbia•Columbia, SC

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Classic Ford / Lincoln of Columbia, NC needs Automotive Service Advisors to help with our growing service department. Our service advisors assist customers in caring for their cars/trucks by conveying the value of maintaining their vehicles in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines. The service advisor must establish and maintain positive relationships with our clients.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills and ability to be a team player.
Ability to minimize and redirect customers frustrations.
Trainable.
Outgoing and friendly personality with great customer handling skills.
Professional appearance.
Strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification a plus.
Manufacturer training certifications.

Responsibilities

Perform service drive walk around inspections of customer vehicles and apply proper resources to accurately identify, verify and communicate clients' service needs.
Record vehicle and client information on the repair order.
Interact with customers to determine immediate service needs.
Serve as a liaison between technicians and customers.
Provide excellent customer service experience.
Review service history, multipoint inspection results and recommend service to clients.
Write and verify accurate repair orders and include supporting documentation to complete manufacturer’s warranty claims.
Support service department goals by improving sales of labor, parts, and accessories.
Administer new and used vehicle warranty repairs in accordance with manufacturers requirements.
Verify vehicle services are performed correctly upon completion by inspecting the vehicle prior to returning to customer.
Perform an active vehicle delivery with customer when work is completed.
Build and maintain knowledge of products and services via on-the-job activities and completion of manufacturer training.