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Schumacher Automotive Group

Service Advisor

Schumacher Automotive Group, North Palm Beach, Florida, United States, 33408

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Overview

Position Title:

Service Advisor Locations: North Lake, FL Join our Schumacher family. Schumacher Auto Group of the Palm Beaches has a long-standing commitment to customers and the community, delivering the best experience and focusing on customer service across brands including Lincoln, Volkswagen, Infiniti, Volvo, Subaru, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram.

Position Description The

Service Advisor

oversees the day-to-day operations and flow of the Service Drive, greets customers, and assists with scheduled maintenance, mechanical concerns, or factory warranty issues. The Service Advisor serves as a liaison between customers and technicians, resolving questions and matters that may arise.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Advises customers about necessary service for routine maintenance.

Helps identify a mechanical problem by questioning the customer, visual inspection, or road test.

Confer with customers about inspection results, recommend corrective procedures, and prepare work orders for needed repairs.

Prepare a repair order showing time, cost, and labor estimates for service.

Write a brief description of the customer’s concern on the repair order to help technicians locate the problem.

Explain the work performed and the repair order charges to the customer.

Obtain customer and vehicle data prior to arrival when possible.

Greet customers in a timely, friendly manner and obtain vehicle information.

Refer to service history, inspect the vehicle, and recommend additional needed service.

Advise customers on car care and the value of maintaining vehicles per manufacturers’ specifications.

Provide a complete and accurate written cost estimate for labor and parts.

Establish promised time; check with dispatcher if necessary.

Obtain customer signature on repair order and provide a copy.

Establish customer’s method of payment and obtain credit approval, if necessary.

Monitor progress of repairs and communicate changes in estimates or promised time with proper authorization for any additional repairs.

Deliver excellent customer service.

Additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications / What We Are Looking For

High school diploma or GED.

At least 6 months of experience as a Service Advisor/Writer at a dealership.

Customer service experience preferred.

Strong track record of performance and CSI scores. CDK experience preferred but training available for the right candidate.

Previous sales/negotiation experience is a plus.

Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong follow-through.

Self-motivated with a strong desire to succeed.

Professional appearance and good work ethics.

Ability to clearly address customer queries or concerns and handle minor complaints while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

Valid Florida Driver’s License.

All applicants must pass pre-employment testing, including a successful background check and drug screening.

Schedule

8-hour shift

Day shift

Education / Requirements

High school or equivalent

Benefits / Perks

Comprehensive health benefits program with UnitedHealthcare; MetLife dental and vision insurance

Free basic life insurance; supplemental insurance options (STD/LTD, life, legal services, HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (well-being and work-life balance support)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, major holidays, and bereavement leave

Family Fund for medical hardship support

Degrees at Work program: earn bachelor’s or master’s degree with books at our Delray location

Employee vehicle, service, and parts discounts

Training and career growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity Schumacher Auto provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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