Express Service Advisor

We are looking for an Automotive Express Service Advisor. The Automotive Express Service Adivsor is responsible for communication between the Consumer and the Automotive Technician.Automotive Express Service Writer Advisor Job Responsibilities:

• Initiates automotive services and repairs by ascertaining performance problems and services requested.
• Verifies warranty and service contract coverage, developing estimates, writing repair orders, and maintaining customer rapport and records.
• Ascertains automotive problems and services by listening to customer’s description of symptoms, clarifying description of problems, conducting inspections, taking test drives, checking vehicle maintenance records, and examining service schedules.
• Develops estimates by costing materials, supplies, and labor.
• Calculates customer’s payment, including deductibles.
• Prepares repair orders (RO) by describing symptoms, problems, and causes discovered, as well as repairs and services required.
• Obtains approval signatures and enters RO into service database system.
• Maintains customer rapport by explaining estimates and expected return of vehicle, obtaining customer’s approval of estimates, obtaining and providing contact telephone numbers, answering questions and concerns, and arranging towing and temporary transportation.
• Maintains automotive records by recording problems and corrective actions planned.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading manufacturers’ publications.
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Compensation:

• $30,000 - $60,000 - based on experience

Automotive Service Writer Advisor Qualifications / Skills:

• Problem solving
• Reporting research results
• Quality focus
• Productivity
• Estimating
• Product knowledge
• Customer service
• Safety management

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Experience or certification with specific manufacturer is a bonus
• Computer and point-of-sale proficiency
• Previous customer service experience
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws