Service Advisor - Mercedes Benz of Calabasas

Sonic Automotive

$100K — $160K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Two years of dealership experience preferred.
  • General knowledge of vehicle mechanics.
  • ASE certification preferred for credibility.
  • Sales experience is a plus for increased customer engagement.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential.
  • Professional appearance to maintain dealership standards.

Responsibilities

  • Schedule service appointments and gather customer data.
  • Greet customers warmly and promptly upon arrival.
  • Provide accurate cost estimates for labor and parts.
  • Check repair progress and communicate updates to customers.
  • Test-drive vehicles or coordinate with test technicians as needed.
  • Advise customers on proper vehicle maintenance practices.
  • Adhere to safety regulations and report incidents promptly.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and certification support.
  • Engaging work environment focused on customer service excellence.
  • Recognition and adherence to safety standards.
  • Chance to maintain a high Customer Satisfaction Index.
Full Job Description
Job Description
  • Schedules service appointments. Obtains customer and vehicle data prior to arrival when possible.
  • Greets customers in a timely, friendly manner.
  • Provides a complete and accurate written cost estimate for labor and parts. Establishes "promised time".
  • Checks on progress of repair throughout the day. Contacts customers regarding any changes in the estimate or promise time, explains cost and time requirements in detail, and gets proper authorization before any additional repairs are performed.
  • Test-drive the vehicle or refer to the test technician as necessary.
  • Maintain Customer Satisfaction Index rating at least comparable to that of the manufacturer, zone or branch average.
  • Advise customers on the care of their cars and the value of maintaining their vehicles in accordance with manufacturers' specifications, using maintenance menus.
  • Maintains a dealership-prescribed standard for "hours per customer repair order written."
  • Understands and follows federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes, OSHA right-to-know, etc.
  • Follows all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.


Qualifications
  • High school diploma or the equivalent.
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
  • Two years of experience in a dealership position.
  • General knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations.
  • ASE certification preferred.
  • Sales experience preferred.
  • Professional personal appearance.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA
  • All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner
  • All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license


Additional Information

(The Service Advisor position has a pay scale consisting of the following. Wages include a base hourly compensation of $17.)

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