Job Description
Job Description
The Anderson Automotive Group is looking for an Automotive Service Advisor for our Kia of Greenville location. We are looking for energetic and outgoing personalities with a proven track record of customer service to deliver quality and professional service to our service customers when they bring their vehicles in for their scheduled maintenance and repairs. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and time management skills and the ability to build rapport with customers as they assist customers through the service process.
The Anderson Automotive Group is a family owned and operated business with over sixty-five years of history. Our franchise car dealerships represent world-class manufacturers including: Toyota, Subaru, Nissan, Kia, GMC, Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Hyundai, Genesis, Acura, and Honda. We are in the best markets in the southeast. Founded in 1955, our roots run deep through philanthropy and community development. We strive to be a progressive, world-class retailer and service provider. Every associate at Anderson Automotive Group is critical to our success
What we have to offer:
· A culture of caring, belonging, and respect for everyone
· Managers that people want to work with
· Career growth and advancement
· Leadership development, innovative training and learning systems
· Competitive compensation plans
· 401k retirement plans with company match
· Comprehensive health benefits packages, including telehealth and behavioral health services
· Paid employee referral, recognition, and bonus programs
· Paid time off, bereavement, and vacation benefits
· Industry leading maternity and paternity leave
· Employee discounts on parts, service, vehicle purchases, and local entertainment
What we are looking for:
· Individuals with friendly and outgoing personalities
· Ability to build rapport and follow up with guests throughout the service process
· Possess strong communication and organizational skills
· Assist customers in maintaining vehicles according to manufacturer standards
· Perform high-quality, professional, and knowledgeable presentation of needed repairs and maintenance
· Strong focus on providing the highest level of customer service to our guests
· Learn to overcome objections, close sales, and perform all steps of the sales process in accordance with company standards
· Individuals with prior sales, customer service, or hospitality experience
· Valid driver’s license with acceptable motor vehicle record is required
· Highschool diploma or equivalent
Essential Duties
- Advises customers about necessary service for routine maintenance.
- Helps identify a mechanical problem by questioning the customer or doing a visual inspection or road test.
- Confers with customers about inspection results, recommend corrective procedures and prepare work order for needed repairs.
- Prepares a repair order showing time, cost and labor estimates for service.
- Writes a brief description of the customer’s concern on the repair order to help the technician locate the problem.
- Explains the work performed and the repair order charges to the customer.
- Handles customer complaints.
- Schedules service appointments.
- Obtains customer and vehicle data prior to arrival when possible.
- Greets customers in a timely, friendly manner and obtains vehicle information.
- Test drives the vehicle with customer as needed to confirm the problem or refer to test technician.
- Refers to service history, inspects vehicle, and recommends additional needed service.
- Advises customers on the care of their cars and the value of maintaining their vehicles in accordance with manufacturers' specifications.
- Provides a complete and accurate written cost estimate for labor and parts.
- Establishes “promised time.” Checks with dispatcher, if necessary.
- Obtains customer's signature on repair order; provides customer with a copy.
- Establishes customer's method of payment. Obtains credit approval, if necessary.
- Notifies dispatcher of incoming work.
- Checks on progress of repair throughout the day. Contacts customers regarding any changes in the estimate or promised time, explains cost and time requirements in detail, and gets proper authorization before any additional repairs are performed.
- Implements and maintains a service marketing program.
- Reviews repair orders to ensure that work is completed and additional work and authorization is noted. Closes repair order as appropriate.
- Ensures that vehicles are parked in assigned areas. Makes sure they are locked and all keys are marked and put away correctly.
- Keeps service department forms, menus and pricing guides up-to-date.
- Implements a quality control process to eliminate comebacks.
- Maintains high customer satisfaction standards.
- Handles telephone inquiries regarding appointments and work in process.
- Inspects all vehicles for body work, informs customer if work is needed and provides an estimate for body work.
- Maintains a professional appearance.
- Keeps work area clean.
- Other tasks as assigned
Why Automotive:
Career growth: Endless opportunities for career development within our organization, with development programs and trainings to get you where you want to be
Stability: Even through these uncertain times, Anderson Automotive Group was able to continue to provide excellence in our communities
Technology: There is no industry more exciting than Automotive. From keyless entry vehicles to electric cars, there is always something new happening in the industry. You can be a part of these exciting changes.
Why Automotive:
Career growth: Endless opportunities for career development within our organization, with development programs and training to get you where you want to be.
Stability: Even through these uncertain times, Anderson Automotive Group was able to continue to provide excellence in our communities
Technology: There is no industry more exciting than Automotive. From keyless entry vehicles to electric cars, there is always something new happening in the industry. You can be a part of these exciting changes.