Sunroad Automotive
Kia Service Advisor - Kearny Mesa Ford/Kia
Sunroad Automotive, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
7303 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
Req #637Monday, November 11, 2024Non-ExemptJob Summary:A Service Advisor works with customers to schedule service work and communicate any additional service needed. Service Advisors also handle the administrative and customer relations aspects of service department operations and are able to interpret customer concerns and comments for the technician, so that the technician will diagnose problems correctly. The advisor then translates the technician's findings, which may be very complex, into language the customer will understand. As with all positions within dealerships, service advisors are expected to uphold the highest ethical standards.Essential Functions:Greets customers and delivers a high level of customer service.Schedules service appointments and receives vehicle information.Listens to requests of the service desired and clearly explains information on the repair order.Refers the technician to the customer and/or test-drives the vehicle to confirm source(s) of service repairs.Estimates the cost and time needed to do the repair, taking into account the customer's schedule.Handles customer complaints in a satisfactory and timely manner, maintaining high customer satisfaction standards.Periodically checks on the progress of the vehicle during servicing and contacts the customer when technicians discover additional problems; gets customer approval to do additional work and explains the work performed and the charges being billed.Receives and handles requests from customers and distributors for price quotes, purchase orders, order adjustments, and order cancellations.Builds rapport with customers and works to ensure they receive excellent service.Uses computer database to retrieve necessary customer information, inventory information, and purchase order status.Provides pricing, delivery, and other order information to customers.Drafts purchase orders and invoices to submit to the accounting department.Maintains files of active orders and updates with changes to customer accounts or orders.As required, confirms credit status of customers with the financial/credit department.Additional duties may be assigned as needed.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent.One year of experience in a customer service-oriented environment.Valid Driver’s license and safe driving record; required to have California within 30 days.Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.Ability to perform all essential functions of the job description.Preferred Qualifications:Ability to be a team player and work in a team environment.Ability to be dependable with a high stress tolerance.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to foster good customer and work relationships.Proficient computer skills and ability to learn database and ordering systems.Physical Demands:Regularly stands, walks, sits; uses hands; reaches with hands and arms; talks and hears. Occasionally climbs or balances; stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls; lifts up to 15 pounds.Prolonged periods of working on the computer.Noise level is moderate.Our employees are offered competitive pay, medical, dental and vision plans, health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), paid holidays and vacation, short and long-term disability, company-sponsored life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, vehicle purchase, service and parts discounts, employee assistance plans (EAP), Maderas Golf Club discounts, and more!We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and maintain a drug-free workplace. If you receive an offer of employment, it will be a conditional offer contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
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Req #637Monday, November 11, 2024Non-ExemptJob Summary:A Service Advisor works with customers to schedule service work and communicate any additional service needed. Service Advisors also handle the administrative and customer relations aspects of service department operations and are able to interpret customer concerns and comments for the technician, so that the technician will diagnose problems correctly. The advisor then translates the technician's findings, which may be very complex, into language the customer will understand. As with all positions within dealerships, service advisors are expected to uphold the highest ethical standards.Essential Functions:Greets customers and delivers a high level of customer service.Schedules service appointments and receives vehicle information.Listens to requests of the service desired and clearly explains information on the repair order.Refers the technician to the customer and/or test-drives the vehicle to confirm source(s) of service repairs.Estimates the cost and time needed to do the repair, taking into account the customer's schedule.Handles customer complaints in a satisfactory and timely manner, maintaining high customer satisfaction standards.Periodically checks on the progress of the vehicle during servicing and contacts the customer when technicians discover additional problems; gets customer approval to do additional work and explains the work performed and the charges being billed.Receives and handles requests from customers and distributors for price quotes, purchase orders, order adjustments, and order cancellations.Builds rapport with customers and works to ensure they receive excellent service.Uses computer database to retrieve necessary customer information, inventory information, and purchase order status.Provides pricing, delivery, and other order information to customers.Drafts purchase orders and invoices to submit to the accounting department.Maintains files of active orders and updates with changes to customer accounts or orders.As required, confirms credit status of customers with the financial/credit department.Additional duties may be assigned as needed.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent.One year of experience in a customer service-oriented environment.Valid Driver’s license and safe driving record; required to have California within 30 days.Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.Ability to perform all essential functions of the job description.Preferred Qualifications:Ability to be a team player and work in a team environment.Ability to be dependable with a high stress tolerance.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to foster good customer and work relationships.Proficient computer skills and ability to learn database and ordering systems.Physical Demands:Regularly stands, walks, sits; uses hands; reaches with hands and arms; talks and hears. Occasionally climbs or balances; stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls; lifts up to 15 pounds.Prolonged periods of working on the computer.Noise level is moderate.Our employees are offered competitive pay, medical, dental and vision plans, health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), paid holidays and vacation, short and long-term disability, company-sponsored life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, vehicle purchase, service and parts discounts, employee assistance plans (EAP), Maderas Golf Club discounts, and more!We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and maintain a drug-free workplace. If you receive an offer of employment, it will be a conditional offer contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
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