Tire and Battery Service Advisor

Sam's West•Overland Park, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tire and Battery Service Advisor is responsible for providing expert member service and recommendations for tire and battery products and services. This role involves maintaining sales floor standards, managing tire and battery orders, assisting members with appointments and services, and driving sales and service excellence within the Tire and Battery Center (TBC). The advisor will leverage technology, act as a brand advocate, and contribute to team development. Key duties include operating TBC equipment safely, completing service requests, processing member purchases, and adhering to company policies and ethical standards. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and the ability to handle challenging situations with empathy. The advisor will also play a role in team development and mentoring.

Requirements

Valid state-issued driver's license.
18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

Auto service industry experience
Retail Experience

Responsibilities

Maintains facility and sales floor safety and standards by adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
Ensures the Tire and Battery Center (TBC) sales floor is organized, stocked, zoned, and merchandised according to company policies.
Presents and maintains merchandise presentation by stocking merchandise, setting up, cleaning, and organizing product displays.
Monitors the status of tire and battery orders daily and assists members with appointments for installation.
Communicates lead time changes and order cancellations to members and makes alternative suggestions.
Assists members with tire maintenance and repair services.
Provides expert member service and recommendations by greeting members, identifying member needs, assisting with purchasing and service decisions, and resolving concerns.
Uses product knowledge and reference materials to recommend the safest and most suitable tire and battery products, explain warranties, and ensure members receive the best service and value.
Drives sales and service excellence in the TBC by communicating the value of merchandise and services and collaborating with associates across the club to promote member awareness of TBC offerings.
Triages and prioritizes service workflow in TBC service bays by referring to Sam’s Garage to identify waiting members.
Demonstrates awareness of the different services in the queue and understands the time requirements needed to perform requested services.
Prioritizes TBC service appointments to maximize service efficiency.
Re-prioritizes members and makes recommendations to the TBC Team Lead or Technicians to meet service needs.
Demonstrates knowledge of safety and compliance protocols, tire and battery industry guidelines, service standards, equipment operations, TPMS, product specifications, seasonality, Point-of-Sale systems, phone, and in-person selling techniques.
Leverages technology to enhance operations and engagement by using digital tools and handheld devices.
Serves as a brand advocate by valuing the member's experience in the TBC area and modeling high quality service and products.
Develops and influences team members, understands roadblocks and assists in training team members.
Provides products and services to Members in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
Completes vehicle service requests and tests.
Operates TBC equipment properly and safely.
Receives, stores, and disposes of merchandise and supplies.
Completes and maintains documents.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively engage with people, including handling challenging or trying situations with professionalism and empathy.
Operates hardware (for example, cash registers), processes member purchases, and assists in payments, returns, refunds, and exchanges.
Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity.
Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners.
Follows safety and security guidelines and related laws and regulations when handling TBC products and providing TBC services.
Provides correct information to Members on TBC goods and services.
Provides TBC services and meets Member needs in a timely manner.
Reports TBC complaints, safety hazards, and problems with products, services, and work areas.
Uses TBC equipment and supplies in correct ways and completes required documentation.
Follows proper procedures to prevent shrink and follows applicable laws and regulations when selling items to Members.
Assists Members with payment methods, return policies, and location of items when asked.
Uses the cash register and completes Member sales in a timely manner.
Reports complaints, shrink issues, and problems with products, services, and work areas.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
PPTO (Paid Public Paid Time Off)
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption expense reimbursement
Surrogacy expense reimbursement
Company paid education benefit program (Live Better U) for full-time and part-time associates, covering high school completion, bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.