What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Advisor position at Bavarian Performance?
Bavarian Performance is looking for an experienced Service Advisor to join our team. We are a European auto shop servicing BMW, Mini, Porsche, Audi, VW, Land Rover, and more. We pride ourselves in excellent customer service. Our environment is relaxed and efficient with a good balance of hustle and fun.
Position is Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:30, customer facing. Must be willing to learn.
Pay range: $25-$38 per hour
Responsibilities
- First point of contact for all customers calling or entering the facility- offering prompt, courteous, and effective service.
- Schedule service for customers either in person, by phone or using our online scheduling tools, managing the calendar of the technicians to maximize vehicles serviced and maintain timelines.
- Communicate with customers to determine the nature of their mechanical problem(s), and obtain accurate customer and vehicle data.
- Effectively explain the cost for the service they have requested, including diagnostic estimates, and receive approval.
- Write up detailed ROs (Repair Orders) including all relevant information, labor times, and parts.
- Distribute work between technicians efficiently, maximizing technician strengths and balancing promised production to customers.
- Oversee the progress of each RO. Make repair recommendations and quotes based on information from technicians and obtain authorization from customers on updated cost and timeline.
- Document all vehicle information during repairs including tire pressures, inspection notes, recommendations, etc. Ensuring that the vehicle profile has complete information.
- Answer technical questions about vehicle problems, warranties, services, and repairs.
- Manage the ordering of all parts and stock items with the needs of each RO and the technicians in mind.
- Keep positive relationships with vendors and competitively price out parts to ensure the most cost effective methods.
- Maintain current knowledge of vehicle operation, warranties, campaigns, and other service information, such as state lemon laws and Technical Service Bulletins (TSB)
- Ensures that all completed repairs have gone through quality control and/or a road test.
Qualifications
- Must have automotive service experience
- Organized and friendly personality
- Demonstrated ability to manage others
- Time management skills
- Fantastic communication skills with your customers
- 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
- Ability to meet the physical demands of a technician
Why Choose BP?
- We have the best customers. Our relationships are strong. They trust us, and they give us back the same kindness we show them.
- We have a strong reputation- our online reviews are very positive.
- We do things the right way. We do not skip over important information or shy away from a difficult diagnosis. We work hard to make sure we do not have come-backs. Our repairs are quality.
- We have fun. Everyone here enjoys their job and works kindly with each other even at busy times.
Compensation
- Competitive Pay Based on Experience Commission
- Medical Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Holidays
- Professional Workplace
- Drug Free Workplace
- Opportunity for Advancement
- Direct Deposit
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. We reserve the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $38.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Work Days:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $38