Service Advisor - Mercedes-Benz of McKinney

Sonic Automotive

$70K — $140K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 2 years of dealership experience preferred.
  • General knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations needed.
  • ASE certification is a plus.
  • Sales experience desirable.
  • Strong communication skills are essential.
  • Must pass comprehensive pre-employment testing.

Responsibilities

  • Schedule service appointments and gather customer data beforehand.
  • Greet customers promptly and friendly.
  • Provide accurate cost estimates for labor and parts.
  • Monitor repair progress and communicate updates to customers.
  • Test-drive vehicles or refer to test technicians as needed.
  • Advise customers on vehicle maintenance according to specifications.
  • Ensure compliance with safety policies and regulations.

Benefits

  • Lowest turnover rate in the industry.
  • Award-winning training recognized by industry standards.
  • Opportunities for internal promotions and development.
  • Competitive health benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
  • 401k plan with employer contributions.
  • Personal Automotive Concierge Service offered.
  • Special benefits for vehicle purchasing and leasing.
Full Job Description
Annual Salary Range:

$70k-$140k based on performance

Job Description

Purpose:

The Service Advisor is responsible for scheduling service work in the service department and for selling additional needed service to customers.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • 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

Our associates are happy to work here because:
  • We boast the lowest turnover in the industry.
  • We provide award winning training (Training Magazine Top 125, and Brandon Hall Awards).
  • We are committed to developing and promoting within the company.
  • Our benefits are extremely competitive with Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, 401k and PTO.
  • We encourage peer to peer teamwork and recognition.
  • Special benefits to purchasing and leasing a car.
  • Personal Automotive Concierge Service.

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