Automotive Service Advisor - Town North Mazda

The Service Advisor creates an exceptional customer experience while creating customer loyalty. The Service Advisor acts as a liaison between the customer and the service technician. As the Service Advisor your role will include but not be limited to the following: 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; examining service schedules. Verifies warranty and service contract coverage by examining records and papers, explaining provisions and exclusions. Develops estimates by costing materials, supplies, and labor, calculating customer's payment, including deductibles. Prepares repair orders (RO) by describing symptoms, problems, and causes discovered, as well as repairs and services required; obtaining approval signatures; entering 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; arranging towing and temporary transportation. Maintains automotive records by recording problems and corrective actions planned. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading manufacturers' publications. Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Requirements Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with customers and co-workers. Ability to answer customers' technical questions regarding vehicle problems, warranties, services, and repairs. Knowledge of automotive systems in general Ability to review service orders and inspect the vehicle for necessary repairs Knowledge of new models and product improvements, based on technical service bulletins, etc. Knowledge of warranty guidelines and ability to relate them to warranty service repair orders. Ability to communicate well with co-workers and co-workers throughout repair process. Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid holidays & paid time off Vision insurance Earn vacation hours after 90 days Aggressive Employee Referral Program #IND1