Service Advisor Stokes Hodges Ford at Stokes-Hodges Ford

Burnettown, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Greeting, Vehicle Information Obtaining, Service Advising, Mechanical Problem Identification, Road Testing, Repair Order Preparation, Cost Estimation, Customer Communication, Service History Review, Time Management, Customer Satisfaction, Complaint Handling, Computer Literacy, Team Orientation, Flexibility, Valid Driver's License

Industry

Retail

Description

Description Stokes Hodges Ford Summary Automotive service advisors greet customers, listen to their description of the problems or service needed, determine the type of service required and prepare repair orders. If a vehicle requires additional repairs not covered in the original order, they estimate the additional cost and telephone the customer for permission to do the work. They also advise customers on other available services. Essential Duties: Greets customers in a timely, friendly manner and obtains vehicle information. 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. Prepares a repair order showing time, cost and labor estimates for service. Refers to service history, inspects vehicle, and recommends additional needed service. Establishes “promised time.” Checks with service technicians to ensure timely repair. 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. Reviews repair orders to ensure that work is completed, and additional work and authorization is noted. Responsible for printing and presenting VIR to customer Explains the work performed and the repair order charges to the customer. Closes repair order timely and appropriately. Handles customer complaints. Maintains high customer satisfaction standards and requests positive survey from customer Other tasks as assigned We offer a competitive compensation package which includes benefits such as: · A 5-day work week · Paid Time off and Holidays · 401k Plan with Employer Match · Medical/Dental and Vision Insurance · Voluntary Benefits available · Vehicle Purchase and Service Discounts Requirements The ideal candidate must have the following: · Service Advisor experience REQUIRED · Computer literate and ability to understand vehicle computer systems · Must be team-oriented, flexible and focused on maintaining a high level of customer service · Available to work Saturdays Education/Experience: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record High School diploma or GED OR 2+ years of experience Physical Requirements: · Must be able to stand 8 hours a day · Must be able to tolerate working in hot and cold weather · Must be able to lift, kneel, bend, and twist Stokes Hodges Automotive Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Proof of identity and work authorization will be required upon employment in accordance with federal regulations. This Company plans to verify the accuracy of the statements you make on this application. PM22

Responsibilities

Automotive service advisors are responsible for greeting customers, understanding their service needs, preparing repair orders, and advising on necessary or additional services. They must confer with technicians, update customers on progress and cost changes, and ensure the repair order is accurately completed and explained before closing.