Service Advisor

Downtown Toyota of Oakland

$80K — $160K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in automotive service management or a related field
  • Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to effectively manage team members
  • Excellent time management abilities and organizational skills
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Professional appearance and commitment to customer service standards
  • Proven track record of achieving high customer satisfaction and sales results
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Responsibilities

  • Oversee service orders ensuring prompt and courteous customer service.
  • Own the customer experience, executing additional tasks to create a positive impression.
  • Provide personalized support for owner inquiries via phone or in person.
  • Manage daily technician time and ensure it is sold effectively to service customers.
  • Allocate tasks among technicians for optimal workflow efficiency.
  • Address technical inquiries regarding vehicle services and repairs.
  • Maintain Customer Happiness scores above company standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Paid sick and vacation time
  • Flexible scheduling to balance work and personal life
  • 401K retirement savings plan
  • Free uniforms provided for staff
  • Opportunities for advancement into management roles
  • Supportive family-like work environment with monthly appreciation events
Full Job Description
What We Offer
  • Highly competitive wages *($80,000-$160,000) depending on experience*
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid vacation time
  • Flexible schedule
  • 401K
  • Direct deposit
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunities to move into management/leadership positions
  • Stable work environment with a family feel
  • Monthly employee appreciation events

Responsibilities
  • Oversee service orders and flow of Drive Lane. Ensure that customers receive prompt, courteous, and effective service.
  • Take ownership of the customer's experience by carrying out those additional assignments that allow the dealership to leave a positive impression with the customer.
  • Provide concierge support for all owner inquiries, whether phone or in person, to assure the customer does not get mishandled.
  • Ensure the daily inventory of technicians' time is consistently sold to service customers.
  • Distribute work between technicians efficiently.
  • Answer technical questions about vehicle problems, warranties, services, and repairs.
  • Maintain Customer Happiness scores at or above company standards.
  • Assist in diagnosing vehicle problems; order parts and tools as necessary.
  • Oversee administration of warranty claims as well as training and supervising of service department.
  • Set schedules and assigns tasks to service department employees.
  • Reinforces company policies and adheres to company standards.
  • Encourages compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Maintain good working relationship with factory(s) and foster positive employee relations.
  • Collaborate with upper management to make service department hiring and discipline decisions.

Qualifications
  • Organized and friendly personality
  • Demonstrated ability to manage others
  • Time management skills
  • Fantastic communication skills with your customers
  • Professional, well-groomed personal appearance
  • Consistent record of service and sales success
  • Strong record of positive customer satisfaction results
  • Team-oriented and self-motivated
  • Able to work with little supervision
  • Clean driving record and valid driver's license

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