Automotive Service Advisor

Ziems Ford Service Department is seeking a Service Advisor. Service Advisors are the first and last impression a customer has with a repair facility. They’re the ones who greet customers, listen to the problems a client is having with their vehicle, communicate to the team of automotive technicians on what the problem is, and act as the liaison between the shop and the customer every step of the way.

Responsibilities

• Meet with customers and determine their needs for repair and/or service of their vehicle issues


• Increase customer satisfaction by building customer relations


• Maintain the company’s standards for ethical business practices, professional image, orderliness, customer service and good employee and community relations


• Monitor the progress of each vehicle throughout the day, and update customers frequently Increase profitability by maximizing sales & executing retail promotions


• Oversee technicians working on customers’ vehicles, including their time management/ efficiency, parts ordering, job completion times


• Oversee and participate in quality control


• Participate in the development and documentation of standard operating procedures as appropriate


• Will occasionally work nights and Saturdays. 

Qualifications

• Automotive service advisor experience preferred


• High school diploma or equivalent


• Valid driver’s license & clean driving record


• Accredited training in service advisor skills, customer satisfaction and quality control


• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently


• Ability to concentrate and accomplish tasks despite interruptions


• Multitasking skills


• Proficient use of computers/business machines