Experienced Automotive Service Advisor

Automotive Service AdvisorInitiates automotive services and repairs by ascertaining performance problems and services requested; verifying warranty and service contract coverage; developing estimates; writing repair orders; maintaining customer rapport and records.Opportunity for internal promotion and career growth with companyCompetitive pay plan401(k) retirement plan optionsFull benefits including voluntary short and long term disability, dental, health, vision, medicalAscertains 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.Previous experience as an automotive Service Advisor and a working knowledge of automobiles.Customer service skills.Sales experience.Proficiency with computers and technology.Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to customers.Prior automobile sales experiencePrior automobile technician experienceA certification through the National Institute for Automotive Service ExcellenceRetail experience.