What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Advisor 1 position at Gills Point S Tire and Auto Service?
Are you ready to join the winning team? At Gills Point S, our team has a common goal of providing exceptional service to our customers, while also ensuring that each employee feels valued, respected, and engaged in contributing to the success. With our strong reputation for family values and operational ethics, we are eager to add more team members who want to grow with us.
Our Service Advisors act as the primary point of contact between customers and the service department. This role is pivotal in ensuring customer satisfaction by accurately understanding customer needs, recommending services and repairs, and providing detailed explanations of work performed and associated costs. The advisor facilitates a smooth service experience by coordinating with technicians, managing service schedules, and following up on the progress of repairs or maintenance. This role demands a balance between technical understanding and the ability to communicate effectively, ensuring customers receive both excellent service and comprehensible advice on their vehicle's needs. Our Service Advisors must be confident and capable of advising on Retail Tires, Oil Changes, Preventative Maintenance, & Medium Truck.
RESPONSIBILITIES to include, but are not limited to :
- Perform and understand all knowledge of a Service Technician I (Retail & Commercial)
- Greeting customers and addressing their inquiries and concerns.
- Providing a positive and professional customer service experience.
- Conducting an in-depth inspection of the customer's vehicle to identify apparent tire and entry level mechanical issues.
- Documenting the customer's concerns and collecting relevant information.
- Recommending tires based on the vehicle's condition and the customer's concerns.
- Providing clear explanations of recommended tires, including costs and timeframes.
- Providing customers with accurate cost estimates for proposed tires.
- Obtaining approval from customers before proceeding with work.
- Creating detailed work orders for service technicians, including a description of customer concerns, recommended services, and any additional notes.
- Coordinating and scheduling service appointments for customers.
- Managing the service department's schedule to optimize workflow.
- Communicating customer concerns and vehicle issues to service technicians.
- Providing technicians with relevant information to aid in diagnosis and repair.
- Following up with customers to provide updates on the status of their vehicles.
- Communicating any additional findings or recommended services as needed.
- Ordering necessary Tires for customers.
- Understanding inventory and ensuring the availability of required tires.
- Coordinating billing and invoicing processes.
- Providing customers with detailed invoices and explaining charges.
- Educating customers on tire best practices and answering questions about tires.
- Addressing and resolving customer concerns or complaints in a professional and effective manner.
- Maintaining accurate records of customer interactions, service recommendations, and work performed.
Requirements
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