Service Advisor

Job Description

Job Description

Summary of position:  

The Service Advisor is responsible for assisting customers with their vehicle repair needs by acting as the primary liaison between the customer and the service repair teams.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Interact with customers, listen to their concerns, and provide timely responses.
• Educate clients about the company’s products, services, and offers.
• Schedule appointments, take orders, monitor service progress, calculate charges, and process payments.
• Review customer accounts and report changes to internal staff.
• Manage complaints, returns and resolve customer grievances.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Record customer details and transactions.
• Serve as a customer relationship manager.
• Serve as a link between customers and various departments within the organization.
• Ensure sales goals are achieved.

Required Skills and Abilities:  

• Ability to comprehend and follow through with instructions and tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to resolve conflicts.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Must be able to perform fundamental mathematical calculations including percentages, sales transactions, inventory stock calculations and invoicing. 

Education and Experience:  

• High school diploma or equivalent, required. 
• 2+ years experience in a service advisor role, preferred.
• Proven demonstration of strong customer service skills. 
• Tire experience and/or commercial tire experience is a plus.
• Knowledgeable in computer applications and industry-specific software.
• Basic accounting skills and knowledge of electronic payment systems.
• US work authorization.

Required Licenses or Certifications:  

• Driver's License, unrestricted

Work Environment/Expectations:  

• Work will occur in well-lit, well-ventilated repair shop locations.
• Exposure is grease, car exhaust and chemicals is expected.
• Background noise from coworkers, vehicles and various tools is expected.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance.
• Must wear company branded work attire.

Physical Requirements :

• Bending, sitting and squatting is expected.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Regular use of computer keyboard and telephone.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds routinely.
• Must be able to walk, talk, listen and speak clearly.
• Use of fine motor skills is expected.

Why Work at St Lucie Battery & Tire?

• Competitive pay
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k
• PTO
• Vacation
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive team-oriented work environment
• Family-owned company with strong community values
• Multiple locations throughout the Treasure Coast