Automotive Customer Service Advisor

About the Role

Contribute to the growth of the organization across all lines of business through customer engagement, expert product and service knowledge, follow-up, and follow-through at the service desk, on the sales floor, and at the register.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for customers on the phone and in the store.
• Engage customers, schedule appointments, build trust, understand needs, communicate processes and timelines, and sell parts and services that ensure the customer's car runs at peak efficiency; adhere to Company Customer Care standards.
• Organize and drive the productivity of the service business through work order and register transactions, thorough vehicle inspections, and service and replacement part knowledge.
• Assist in various aspects of customer care, work order and register assistance, facility maintenance, and Outside Purchase (OP) ordering under management direction.
• Follow all policies and procedures related to cash, credit, check, refund, and return policies.
• Work with the management team to address customer service issues, complaints, and business opportunities.
• Conduct and participate in routine express automotive services, including tire mounting, balancing, rotations, and repair; oil changes, fluid top-offs, lubrications, filter and bulb replacement; battery installation, starting and charging system testing; cosmetic car services, and thorough vehicle inspections.
• Drive the implementation and execution of safety procedures, ensuring wheel torque and oil/fluid services are performed per standard operating procedures.
• Partner with management to maintain a safe and healthy work environment compliant with all local, state, and federal laws, as well as company policies.
• Effectively communicate with associates, management, and customers; interpret and apply knowledge appropriately.
• In designated locations, act as a secondary key carrier responsible for opening and closing duties.
• Maintain an organized and neat shop.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety, and environmental rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• One year of related experience in an automotive service environment.
• One year of sales experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and fractions.
• Ability to apply mathematical formulas to calculate commissions and discounts.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands

• Frequently lift, carry, and place merchandise and supplies up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Frequent standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Frequent reaching overhead and below the knees, including squatting, bending, stooping, kneeling, and twisting.
• Climb up and down ladders to retrieve and stock merchandise.
• Communicate effectively in person, by telephone, or using telecommunications equipment.
• Enter and locate information on a computer.
• Present information to small and large groups.
• Visually verify information, often in small print.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Supplemental benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• PTO and holiday pay.
• On-demand pay partner (DailyPay).
• Reduced benefits available for part-time team members.

Pay

Pay Range: $16.00 to $19.80 per hour based on experience.

Additional earnings through sales commission and flat rate on labor hours produced.