Automotive Service Advisor

Automotive Service Advisor

Don Johnson Motors Chevrolet GMC | Rice Lake, WI Expected annual earnings: $75,000+ | Base pay plus bonuses Full-time, on-site | MondayFriday, 7:00 AM5:00 PM | Weekends off Build a career by earning trustand earning the sale.

You connect with people, ask thoughtful questions, and confidently explain why a recommendation matters. You take pride in delivering results and keeping your word.

At Don Johnson Motors Chevrolet GMC, those strengths can become a rewarding automotive careerwith paid training, free college tuition for you and your family, and opportunities to grow.

Join a fifth-generation family business recognized among Automotive News' Best Dealerships to Work For six years running.

What you'll gain

• Free college tuition for you and your family members.
• Paid training, mentoring, and ongoing coaching to strengthen your automotive knowledge and sales skills.
• Opportunities for advancement and personal development.
• Health insurance and a 401(k).
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and team member discounts.

The opportunity

As an Automotive Service Advisor, also called a Service Writer, you'll own the guest experience throughout vehicle maintenance and repairs. You'll help guests understand their options, confidently ask for their business, and earn their next visit.

You will:

• Welcome guests, listen carefully, and accurately document vehicle concerns.
• Review service history and technician findings to recommend needed maintenance and repairs.
• Explain estimates, priorities, and value; address objections honestly and obtain guest authorization.
• Coordinate with technicians and the parts team, keeping guests informed about progress, timing, and changes.
• Maintain accurate repair orders, explain completed work and charges, and follow up on outstanding needs.

Our standards: The Don Johnson Way

• Do the right thing, always. Recommend work based on actual needs. Explain what is urgent and what can wait. Respect the guest's decisions and obtain approval before additional work.
• Honor commitments. Be ready to serve at 7:00 AM. Keep your promises, provide updates proactively, and finish what you start.
• Be relentless about improvement. Welcome feedback, learn our processes, and apply your training.
• Deliver results. Take initiative, own mistakes, support your teammates, and stay engaged throughout a busy day.

You'll be accountable for service sales, guest satisfaction, accurate documentation, and dependable follow-through. This role requires consistent early starts, active selling, and personal responsibility.

What you bring

Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and comfort learning software are essential. You should enjoy sales conversations, handle competing priorities calmly, and bring examples of taking ownership and achieving results.

Automotive knowledge is preferred; we can train the right person. We welcome candidates who can demonstrate sales ability and excellent guest service through experience in automotive or another industry.

Bring your ambition, integrity, and willingness to learn.

Apply online at donjohnsonmotors.com/careers for the Service Advisor opportunity in Rice Lake.