Automotive Service Advisor

Position Summary

As a Service Advisor, you’ll serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the vehicle service process. This role involves assessing customer needs, recommending maintenance and repair services, preparing repair orders, and communicating with both customers and technicians to ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, providing a professional and positive service experience from check-in through vehicle pickup.
• Schedule appointments, document vehicle concerns, create repair orders, and provide clear estimates for recommended services and repairs.
• Review technician findings and use a consultative approach to recommend maintenance and repair services based on customer needs and vehicle history.
• Coverage of appointments, document vehicle concerns, create repair orders, and provide clear estimates for recommended services and repairs.
• Coverage of appointments, document vehicle concerns, create repair orders, and provide clear estimates for recommended services and repairs.
• Coordinate with technicians to ensure accurate communication, efficient workflow, and timely completion of repairs.
• Process payments, collect required deposits, maintain accurate records, and support customer satisfaction goals.
• Promote company products and services, identify additional customer needs, and assist with inventory and other service department operations as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, and/or technical school certification required.
• Valid state driver's license required.
• Minimum of six months of customer service and/or sales experience.
• Strong communication, customer service, and consultative sales skills, with the ability to build relationships and recommend products and services.
• Self-motivated team player who takes initiative, collaborates effectively, and consistently delivers results.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and professionally handle challenging customer situations.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree

Work Environment

This position involves sitting, standing, walking, and normal physical mobility, including reaching, grabbing, lifting, and carrying typical office equipment (averaging up to approximately 80 pounds in weight). Frequent standing and walking. Normal or corrected hearing to the level of ability to receive detailed information orally and to accurately understand normal conversations, both in person and on the telephone. Ability to work effectively in a busy environment, interacting with people and dealing with difficult situations.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

• A competitive salary of $50,000 - $65,000 per year, with monthly bonus potential based on performance.
• Comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth.
• Health & Wellness: Medical plans with multiple coverage options, including HSA eligibility. Prescription drug coverage. Dental and vision benefits. Employee Assistance Program (confidential support services).
• Financial Protection & Insurance: Company-paid basic life insurance. Optional supplemental life insurance and dependent coverage. Short-term and long-term disability coverage. Critical illness, accident, and pet insurance options.
• Retirement & Savings: 401(k) plan to support long-term financial goals. 3% automatic deferral upon eligibility; may contribute 1% to 50% of eligible earnings, either pre or post tax. Company match of 50% paid on employee contributions up to 6% of pay, payable to employees following the end of the year; immediate vesting. Additional company contribution of 4% of pay each pay day into your account; 100% vested after three (3) years of service. Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options.
• Time Off & Leave: Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrual-based, increases with tenure, eligible at 90 days of employment. Full-time new employees will receive up to 12 PTO days annually; accrual based on start date and may include additional PTO based on role and/or state & local requirements. Part-time employee PTO hours are calculated based upon the standard weekly hours the employee is scheduled to work and will accrue at a minimum of 3 hours per month. Paid Holidays: Full-time employees are eligible for 10 company-paid holidays annually, in addition to 1 mental health day, 2 floating holidays and 1 volunteer day. Holidays vary by business unit schedules. Part-time employees are eligible for 8 company-paid holidays annually, in addition to 1 mental health day and 2 floating holidays. Holidays vary by business unit schedules. Paid leave programs, including parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave.
• Career Growth & Education: Tuition assistance (up to $5,250 annually; 80% covered by ACG). Professional certification support with 100% reimbursement for eligible programs. Opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Additional Perks: Complimentary AAA membership with roadside assistance and travel discounts. Adoption assistance program.