Service Advisor - Chevrolet - Western Branch

Chevrolet in Western Branch is adding a Service Advisor / Service Writer to the Team! This is a Full-Time position with Full-Time Benefits and a FREE Wellness option that is available to each employee at the time of Benefit Enrollment! If you are organized, polite, and customer service is where you "shine", then this is the role for you! Any previous experience in the Automotive industry is welcome and encouraged!

Our Service Advisors are the center of communication for all service and repair activities within the Service Department. You will make sure customers are in the loop when it comes to their vehicles needs in order to be safe on the road, while communicating effectively between Technicians, team members, and those who are awaiting updates on maintenance and repairs.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, some post-secondary automotive training or experience, at least one year of dealer-level or large facility experience, an unrestricted driver's license and a clean driving record, and a strong technical and customer service performance record. ASE certification is a plus! Candidates must be able to work productively in a fast-paced team environment and must have a positive attitude, professional appearance, great communication skills, and the ability to deliver world-class customer service.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedules service for customers either in person or on the phone to ensure prompt and accurate diagnosis of any problems
• Makes repair recommendations and manages the delivery of repairs by setting and managing customer expectations
• Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards
• Complies with and enforces all safety policies and procedures
• Attends all staff meetings, training, and educational classes as required to educate/train new staff members
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required
• Post-secondary automotive training or equivalent work experience
• One year of dealer-level or large facility experience preferred
• ASE certification (or is willing to obtain certification)
• Broad scope of automotive mechanical/electrical knowledge
• Neat, clean, and professional appearance
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• Highly professional and dependable
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact professionally with customers, vendors, and staff
• Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to drive both automatic and standard-transmission vehicles is a Plus!
• Basic computer and internet skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is an in-person position and attendance is required to maintain employment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, kneel, squat, and lift heavy objects as needed. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.