Automotive Service Writer

Service Advisor PositionThe service advisor is responsible for scheduling service work in the service department and for selling additional services to customers.Come work for the best! If you are interested in a career in the automotive business we welcome you to apply today to join our family at INFINITI of San Jose. We welcome you to apply for a position where you can contribute to our goal of providing an extraordinary automotive experience to all of our clients. We set each member up for success by providing comprehensive, highly-specialized training for each position within our organization, complete with on-the-job training and ongoing personal development.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Customer focused with attention for detailAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment with many prioritiesSelf-motivated and enthusiastic team playerExcellent time management skillsExcellent listening and communication skillsAbility to communicate to clients employing modern software and electronic based reports and communication toolsMaintain Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) rating as set by service manager.Greet customers in a timely, friendly and professional manner. Let customers who are waiting know that they will be helped soon.Communicate with customer to determine the nature of their mechanical problem(s).Obtain accurate customer and vehicle data.Advise customers on the care of their cars and the value of maintaining their vehicles in accordance with the manufacturers’ specifications.If additional work is needed, clearly explain the exact repair instructions, making a special note of the main reason(s) the customer brought the vehicle in. Repair orders must be legible.Establish each customer’s method of payment. Obtain approval of credit, if necessary.Obtain customer’s signature on repair order; provide customer with a copy.Follow up progress of each repair order during the day. Contact customer by telephone regarding any changes in the estimate of time promised. Record changes on repair order in the approved manner.Handle telephone inquiries regarding work in process and appointments.Analyze quality control report to ensure that work is completed as requested to reduce comebacks.Deliver vehicle to customer and answer any questions.Maintain follow up program on additional items found in need of repair.Establish and maintain good working relationships with customers to encourage repeat and referral business.Ensure that work areas and customer waiting areas are kept clean.Qualifications:2 Years’ Experience with Automotive DealershipMust be at least 21 and have a valid CA Driver’s LicenseMust have clean driving record and no DUI’sWilling to work Saturdays as part of regular shift pattern.BenefitsCompetitive Pay PlanMedical, Dental, Vision401KThe above declarations are not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described or of the skills and abilities required to perform the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general requirements of the job.We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.