Automotive Service Advisor

Automotive Service Advisor

Toyota Santa Monica is hiring an experienced Automotive Service Advisor! We're looking for motivated professionals with at least 1 year of successful Service Advisor/Service Writer experience in an automotive dealership to join our high-volume dealership. If you're ready to take the next step in your automotive career and thrive in a fast-paced environment, apply today and join our team!

Responsibilities

The Service Advisor is responsible for ensuring an exemplary experience for the service customer by providing a prompt and friendly greeting, listening to their description of problems or services needed, preparing repair orders and being proactive, accurate and thorough in communication.

The Service Advisors serves as a liaison between customer and technician ensuring the customer's needs are understood by the technician and the recommended service and/or repairs are understood by the customer.

• Prepare accurate Repair Orders showing time, cost and labor estimates, verifying warranty and service contracts and reviewing with clients.
• Promote the sale of labor, parts and accessories by providing explanation of estimates and obtaining approval for work that is sold.
• Follow the progress of service repairs and provide customers with timely updates.
• Ensure high levels of customer service and retention by promptly addressing and resolving customer complaints.
• Take ownership of the customer's experience by completing extra tasks that contribute to leaving a positive impression at the dealership.

Qualifications

• Required: A minimum of one year of previous experience as a Service Advisor in an automotive dealership setting is required.
• Prior Toyota brand and CDK experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dedication to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Compensation

• The estimated annual earnings for this position are $35,152.00 - $150,000.00 after factoring in all forms of compensation including hourly pay, commission, overtime, etc.
• Employees in this position will primarily be paid commissions based on performance but will also be paid minimum wage for non-sales work and for rest periods.
• Please keep in mind that this range may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Training

Hiring Requirements

• 18 years or older required
• All potential employees must pass pre-employment testing including a background check and drug screen